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Overview |
Tufts | Bard College | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,274 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,358 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,358 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,660 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,333 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,267 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 77% |
Admission |
Tufts | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,003 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 3,444 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tufts | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $270 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Tufts | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (13,274 students vs. 2,922 students)
Tufts vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Bard College?
- Tufts University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($66,358.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Tufts than Bard College ($66,358.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Tufts ($25,218 vs. $33,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tufts University are 2.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($17,660 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Tufts University (77% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 10% larger than aid received Tufts University ($56,380 vs. $51,267)
Tufts vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Tufts .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Tufts (10.1%)
Tufts vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Bard College (90% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $41,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $41,600)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $8,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $26,194)
- Tufts graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($186 vs. $270)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/