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NJIT RPI Rutgers NYU RIT Lehigh Northeastern IIT UB BU Villanova TCNJ| Stevens Institute of Technology | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Bard College | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,680 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,680 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,665 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,789 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Stevens | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,170 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 6,156 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1500 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Stevens | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $270 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Stevens | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,922 students)
Stevens vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Bard College?
- Bard College is 7% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $58,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Bard College than Stevens Institute of Technology ($62,790.00 vs. $58,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Stevens ($25,218 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 3.4% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($18,040 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Bard College (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 71.9% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($56,380 vs. $32,789)
Stevens vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Stevens .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Stevens vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Bard College (79% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $47,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $2,056 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($26,194 vs. $28,250)
- Bard College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($270 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/