United States Coast Guard Academy vs. Bard College

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut with Bard College in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Bard College is larger than United States Coast Guard Academy based on total student enrollment (2,911 students vs. 1,108 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Coast Guard Academy is located in New London, Connecticut (Large Suburban setting); Bard College is in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY (Town Fringe setting).
• United States Coast Guard Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Bard College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Coast Guard Academy 7:1; Bard College 9:1.

United States Coast Guard Academy vs. Bard College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, United States Coast Guard Academy or Bard College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between Bard College and United States Coast Guard Academy ($66,436.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between Bard College and United States Coast Guard Academy ($66,436.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bard College than at United States Coast Guard Academy (74% vs. 0%).

United States Coast Guard Academy vs. Bard College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, United States Coast Guard Academy or Bard College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Bard College and United States Coast Guard Academy.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Bard College (1360) is 40 points higher than at United States Coast Guard Academy (1320).
• Incoming Bard College students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 29 at United States Coast Guard Academy).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Coast Guard Academy 1240/1400; Bard College 1270/1450.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Coast Guard Academy 27/32; Bard College 28/32.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: United States Coast Guard Academy - Test optional; Bard College - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: United States Coast Guard Academy Jan 15, 2027; Bard College Jan 1, 2027.
• Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than United States Coast Guard Academy (22.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 66.1% at United States Coast Guard Academy vs. 12.8% at Bard College.

United States Coast Guard Academy vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for United States Coast Guard Academy and Bard College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Bard College's six-year graduation rate is 76%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for United States Coast Guard Academy.
• Graduates from Bard College have median earnings of about $41,600 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for United States Coast Guard Academy.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.