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Drew University Monmouth University Wesleyan University Bennington Clark University Marist College Union College FDU Skidmore College Montclair State University Ithaca College Kean| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Bard College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
FDU | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1290/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
FDU | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
FDU | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 59% | ||
Campus |
FDU | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Bard College?
- Bard College is 81.6% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Bard College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($62,790.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than FDU ($25,218 vs. $26,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 12% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,102 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Bard College (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 117.8% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($56,380 vs. $25,882)
FDU vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or FDU .
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Bard College (52.3%)
FDU vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU or Bard College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bard College and FDU.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $11,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,600)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- FDU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/