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Overview |
SCSU | Bard College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 81% |
Admission |
SCSU | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
SCSU | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $270 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
SCSU | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 59% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,706 students)
SCSU vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Bard College?
- Bard College is 824.3% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.9% higher at Bard College than Southern Connecticut State University ($59,800.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Bard College ($18,712 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 22.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,076 vs. $17,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University as Bard College (81% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 633.2% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($53,584 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or SCSU .
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
SCSU vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $41,600)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,194)
- SCSU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($240 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/