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Overview |
UMBC | Bard College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 77% |
Admission |
UMBC | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $270 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
UMBC | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 2,922 students)
UMBC vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Bard College?
- Bard College is 579.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.1% higher at Bard College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($62,790.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Bard College ($17,704 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 27% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,204 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Bard College (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 466.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($56,380 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or UMBC .
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bard College (52.3%)
UMBC vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $17,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $41,600)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,194)
- UMBC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($219 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC 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/