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Overview |
Grace University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceuniversity.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,324 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,798 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,079 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Grace University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 159 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grace University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $270 |
Diversity |
Grace University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Grace University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 59% | ||
Campus |
Grace 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 University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 298 students)
Grace University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 170.3% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.3% higher at Bard College than Grace University ($59,800.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Bard College ($19,798 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 134.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($7,324 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 309.7% larger than aid received Grace University ($53,584 vs. $13,079)
Grace University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace 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 University .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Grace University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace 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 University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Grace University (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $8,444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,194)
- Grace University graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($183 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/