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Overview |
Golden Gate University | Bard College | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ggu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden Gate University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
Golden Gate University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Golden Gate University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golden Gate University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,839 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $308 | $270 |
Diversity |
Golden Gate University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 11% |
Students |
Golden Gate University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 59% | ||
Campus |
Golden Gate University | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Golden Gate University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,661 students)
Golden Gate University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden Gate University or Bard College?
- Bard College is ?% more expensive to attend than Golden Gate University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bard College than Golden Gate University ($59,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Golden Gate University (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Golden Gate University ($53,584 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden Gate University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Golden Gate University .
Golden Gate University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate University.
- Graduates from Golden Gate University earn on average $34,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($76,400 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $3,645 lower median federal student loan debt than Golden Gate University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $29,839)
- Bard College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Golden Gate University graduates. ($270 vs. $308)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden Gate University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/