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Overview |
SFBU | Bard College | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
SFBU | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFBU | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $270 |
Diversity |
SFBU | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
SFBU | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 59% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or Bard College?
- Bard College is 655.1% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 655.1% higher at Bard College than San Francisco Bay University ($59,800.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than Bard College ($12,510 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 86.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,200 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 459.9% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($53,584 vs. $9,570)
SFBU vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or SFBU .
- SFBU has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Bard College (46.1%)
SFBU vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU 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 SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/