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Overview |
Grace Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Wyoming, MI | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcol.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,320 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,320 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,988 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,323 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Grace Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 293 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 292 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,247 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $270 |
Diversity |
Grace Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Grace Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,031 students)
Grace Christian University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace Christian University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 348.9% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 348.9% higher at Bard College than Grace Christian University ($59,800.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Bard College ($12,988 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 94.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,830 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace Christian University than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 419.1% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($53,584 vs. $10,323)
Grace Christian University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace Christian University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Grace Christian University .
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Grace Christian University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Grace Christian University (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $2,947 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,247 vs. $26,194)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($240 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/