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Overview |
Stevenson University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| 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 |
Stevenson University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 2,706 students)
Stevenson University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 65.9% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Bard College than Stevenson University ($59,800.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Stevenson University ($25,214 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 18.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,480 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 89.6% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($53,584 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Stevenson University .
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Stevenson University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Stevenson University (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/