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Overview |
SHU | Bard College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
SHU | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Academics |
SHU | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
SHU | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 11% |
Students |
SHU | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 59% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,706 students)
SHU vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Bard College?
- Bard College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Bard College than Sacred Heart University ($59,800.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than SHU ($25,214 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($17,180 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 175% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($53,584 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or SHU .
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
SHU vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Sacred Heart University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $41,600)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- SHU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/