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Overview |
Stillman College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 81% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Stillman College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $270 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Stillman College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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
- Bard College is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 526.3% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 526.3% higher at Bard College than Stillman College ($59,800.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Bard College ($15,574 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 70.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,054 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stillman College than Bard College (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 344.7% larger than aid received Stillman College ($53,584 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Stillman College .
- Stillman College has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Stillman College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Stillman College (76% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $29,500)
- Bard College students graduate with a $7,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $34,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($270 vs. $351)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/