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Overview |
Thomas College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Thomas College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Thomas College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 106.5% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at Bard College than Thomas College ($59,800.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Bard College ($22,070 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 43.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,998 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 158.5% larger than aid received Thomas College ($53,584 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Thomas College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Thomas College (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $600 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $41,000)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/