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Overview |
Florida Memorial University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmuniv.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Memorial University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,576 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,160 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,359 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,943 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 81% |
Admission |
Florida Memorial University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,931 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 8,344 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida Memorial University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Memorial University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,875 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $270 |
Diversity |
Florida Memorial University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Florida Memorial University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Florida Memorial University | 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 Florida Memorial University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,137 students)
Florida Memorial University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Memorial University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 375.5% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 375.5% higher at Bard College than Florida Memorial University ($59,800.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than Bard College ($16,359 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 110.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,160 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Memorial University than Bard College (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 258.6% larger than aid received Florida Memorial University ($53,584 vs. $14,943)
Florida Memorial University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Memorial University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Florida Memorial University .
- Florida Memorial University has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Florida Memorial University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Memorial 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 Florida Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Florida Memorial University (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $27,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $16,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $42,875)
- Bard College graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($270 vs. $443)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/