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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Gustavus Adolphus College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Bard College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($59,800.00 vs. $52,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($25,214 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 56% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,010 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gustavus Adolphus College than Bard College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 63.3% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($53,584 vs. $32,808)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Gustavus Adolphus College has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus College 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 Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Bard College (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/