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Overview |
Stetson University | Bard College | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stetson University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Stetson University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | 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
- Stetson University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 2,706 students)
Stetson University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Stetson University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Bard College than Stetson University ($59,800.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Stetson University ($25,214 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 12.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,290 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Stetson University ($53,584 vs. $42,150)
Stetson University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Stetson University .
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Stetson University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Stetson University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Stetson University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/