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Overview |
Salisbury | Bard College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 77% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $270 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Salisbury | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 2,922 students)
Salisbury vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Bard College?
- Bard College is 714.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.2% higher at Bard College than Salisbury University ($62,790.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Bard College ($17,931 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 34.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,416 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Bard College (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 588.2% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($56,380 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Salisbury .
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Salisbury vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Salisbury University (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,600)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,041 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,194)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($208 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/