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Overview |
Fisher College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisher College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $270 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 11% |
Students |
Fisher College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | 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 Fisher College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,421 students)
Fisher College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 80.4% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Bard College than Fisher College ($59,800.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Fisher College ($25,214 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 0.9% lower than costs at Fisher College ($17,180 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 110.9% larger than aid received Fisher College ($53,584 vs. $25,406)
Fisher College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Fisher College .
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Fisher College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Fisher College (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,007 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($19,187 vs. $26,194)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($198 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/