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Overview |
NEC | Bard College | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
NEC | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| 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 |
NEC | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
NEC | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
NEC | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 59% | ||
Campus |
NEC | 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
- New England College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 2,706 students)
NEC vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Bard College?
- Bard College is 48.8% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Bard College than New England College ($59,800.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than NEC ($25,214 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 2.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,802 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 83.1% larger than aid received New England College ($53,584 vs. $29,272)
NEC vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
NEC vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC 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 NEC.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than New England College (76% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $2,200 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,400)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/