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Overview |
Menlo | Bard College | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Menlo | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $270 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Menlo | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | 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 Menlo based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Bard College?
- Bard College is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Menlo for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Bard College than Menlo College ($59,800.00 vs. $48,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Menlo ($25,214 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Menlo College are 5.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,250 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 54.7% larger than aid received Menlo College ($53,584 vs. $34,632)
Menlo vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Menlo .
- Menlo has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Menlo vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo 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 Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Menlo College (76% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $41,600)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,132 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,062 vs. $26,194)
- Menlo graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($217 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/