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Overview |
Lesley University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $270 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Lesley University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Lesley 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
- Lesley University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,406 students vs. 2,706 students)
Lesley University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 96% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at Bard College than Lesley University ($59,800.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Lesley University ($25,214 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 11.4% lower than costs at Lesley University ($17,180 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 229.2% larger than aid received Lesley University ($53,584 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Lesley University .
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Lesley University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley 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 Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Lesley University (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $1,874 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,320 vs. $26,194)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($251 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/