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Overview |
Pitzer | Bard College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 81% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $270 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Pitzer | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Bard College?
- Pitzer College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $59,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Pitzer than Bard College ($60,282.00 vs. $59,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Pitzer ($25,214 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 15.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($17,180 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Pitzer College (81% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 35.3% larger than aid received Pitzer College ($53,584 vs. $39,594)
Pitzer vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Pitzer .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Bard College (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,299 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,194)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($164 vs. $270)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/