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Overview |
Post University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Post University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Post University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Post University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 11% |
Students |
Post University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Post 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
- Post University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 2,706 students)
Post University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 290.6% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.6% higher at Bard College than Post University ($59,800.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Bard College ($18,307 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 48.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,600 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 497.6% larger than aid received Post University ($53,584 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Post University .
Post University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post 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 Post University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Post University (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Post University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/