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Overview |
Rochester College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,167 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #880 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rc.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rochester College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,736 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,736 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,665 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,899 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Rochester College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 929 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 663 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Rochester College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rochester College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,403 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $270 |
Diversity |
Rochester College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 11% |
Students |
Rochester College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Rochester College | 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
- Bard College is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,167 students)
Rochester College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rochester College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 123.7% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.7% higher at Bard College than Rochester College ($59,800.00 vs. $26,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Bard College ($18,665 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 82% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,440 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 237% larger than aid received Rochester College ($53,584 vs. $15,899)
Rochester College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rochester College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Rochester College .
- Rochester College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Rochester College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rochester 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 Rochester College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Rochester College (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $1,791 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,403 vs. $26,194)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($252 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/