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Overview |
FCC | Bard College | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
FCC | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FCC | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $270 |
Diversity |
FCC | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 11% |
Students |
FCC | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 59% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Bard College?
- Bard College is 244% more expensive to attend than FCC for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244% higher at Bard College than Johnson University Florida ($59,800.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University Florida than Bard College ($20,191 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 100% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,591 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 506.4% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($53,584 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or FCC .
- FCC has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
FCC vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC 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 FCC.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Johnson University Florida (76% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $8,500 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $33,100)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $4,814 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,380 vs. $26,194)
- FCC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($221 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FCC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/