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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Pacific Oaks College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $270 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 420.8% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 420.8% higher at Bard College than Pacific Oaks College ($59,800.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 7.9% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($17,180 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Pacific Oaks College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($53,584 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Pacific Oaks College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from Pacific Oaks College earn on average $500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,600)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $5,227 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,967 vs. $26,194)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($216 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/