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Overview |
The Boston Conservatory | Bard College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 798 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bostonconservatory.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Boston Conservatory | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,560 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,560 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,242 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,649 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,474 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 81% |
Admission |
The Boston Conservatory | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,215 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 557 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.8%Open | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7%Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The Boston Conservatory | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Boston Conservatory | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
The Boston Conservatory | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 11% |
Students |
The Boston Conservatory | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 59% | ||
Campus |
The Boston Conservatory | 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
- Bard College is larger than than The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 798 students)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Boston Conservatory or Bard College?
- Bard College is 43.9% more expensive to attend than The Boston Conservatory for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Bard College than The Boston Conservatory ($59,800.00 vs. $41,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than The Boston Conservatory ($25,214 vs. $42,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 0.4% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($17,180 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than The Boston Conservatory (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 206.6% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($53,584 vs. $17,474)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Boston Conservatory or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or The Boston Conservatory .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
The Boston Conservatory vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Boston Conservatory 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 The Boston Conservatory.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than The Boston Conservatory (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,900 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,700)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than The Boston Conservatory graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Boston Conservatory students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/