Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Wesleyan University Bennington Clark University Marist College Union College Skidmore College Ithaca College Lewis and Clark Dickinson College Bates Sarah Lawrence Gettysburg College| Finlandia University | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Finlandia University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Hancock, MI | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 450 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | finlandia.edu | bard.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Finlandia University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,346 | $59,800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,346 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,978 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,539 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,722 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Finlandia University | Bard College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,385 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 922 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Finlandia University | Bard College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Finlandia University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Finlandia University | Bard College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 11% |
Students |
Finlandia University | Bard College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Finlandia University | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Finlandia University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 450 students)
Finlandia University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Finlandia University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 135.9% more expensive to attend than Finlandia University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at Bard College than Finlandia University ($59,800.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Finlandia University than Bard College ($20,539 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 72.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,978 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 240.8% larger than aid received Finlandia University ($53,584 vs. $15,722)
Finlandia University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Finlandia University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Finlandia University .
- Finlandia University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Finlandia University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Finlandia University 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 Finlandia University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Finlandia University (76% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,100)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Finlandia University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/