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Overview |
Newman University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,848 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newmanu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newman University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,400 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,823 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Newman University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,454 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 742 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Newman University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newman University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,122 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $270 |
Diversity |
Newman University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Newman University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Newman 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
- Newman University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (2,848 students vs. 2,706 students)
Newman University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newman University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 84.6% more expensive to attend than Newman University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Bard College than Newman University ($59,800.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newman University than Bard College ($18,792 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newman University are 78.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,644 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newman University than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 107.5% larger than aid received Newman University ($53,584 vs. $25,823)
Newman University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Newman University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Newman University .
- Newman University has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Newman University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newman 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 Newman University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Newman University (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Newman University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,600)
- Newman University students graduate with a $7,072 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($19,122 vs. $26,194)
- Newman University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($197 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newman University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/