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Overview |
Unity College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 81% |
Admission |
Unity College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Unity College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Unity College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Unity College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Unity 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
- Unity College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 2,706 students)
Unity College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 430.1% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 430.1% higher at Bard College than Unity College ($59,800.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than Bard College ($18,554 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 41.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,104 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Unity College (81% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 1,446.4% larger than aid received Unity College ($53,584 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Unity College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Unity College (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $35,100)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Unity College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/