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Overview |
Loras College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Loras College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| 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 |
Loras College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Loras College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Loras 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 72.1% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at Bard College than Loras College ($59,800.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Bard College ($21,886 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 86.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,230 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 109.8% larger than aid received Loras College ($53,584 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Loras College .
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Loras College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras 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 Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Loras College (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/