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Overview |
Rowan University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1290/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Rowan University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $270 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Rowan University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 2,922 students)
Rowan University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 458.1% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.4% higher at Bard College than Rowan University ($62,790.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Bard College ($22,237 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 9% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,553 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Bard College (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 370.4% larger than aid received Rowan University ($56,380 vs. $11,985)
Rowan University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Rowan University .
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Rowan University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan 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 Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Rowan University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $41,600)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $6,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,194)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($206 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/