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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $270 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 11% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 158.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at Bard College than Kentucky Christian University ($59,800.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Bard College ($22,682 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 91.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,980 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 272.2% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($53,584 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky Christian University .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Kentucky Christian University (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,194)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/