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Overview |
MCC | Bard College | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 132 | 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 | mccks.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,014 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,014 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,976 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,622 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
MCC | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 98 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 47 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48%Open | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 72.3%Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
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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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCC | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $270 |
Diversity |
MCC | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
MCC | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 59% | ||
Campus |
MCC | 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
- Bard College is larger than than MCC based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 132 students)
MCC vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Bard College?
- Bard College is 251.5% more expensive to attend than MCC for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.5% higher at Bard College than Manhattan Christian College ($59,800.00 vs. $17,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan Christian College than Bard College ($22,675 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 91.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,976 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 456.9% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($53,584 vs. $9,622)
MCC vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or MCC .
- MCC has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than Bard College (46.1%)
MCC vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Manhattan Christian College (76% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,900 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,700)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/