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Overview |
Heritage Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 143 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heritage Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,152 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,152 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,540 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,020 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,790 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Heritage Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Heritage Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heritage Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $270 |
Diversity |
Heritage Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Heritage Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Heritage Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 143 students)
Heritage Christian University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heritage Christian University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 489% more expensive to attend than Heritage Christian University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 489% higher at Bard College than Heritage Christian University ($59,800.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than Bard College ($5,020 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Christian University are 162.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($6,540 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 319% larger than aid received Heritage Christian University ($53,584 vs. $12,790)
Heritage Christian University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heritage 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 Heritage Christian University .
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Heritage Christian University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heritage 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 Heritage Christian University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/