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Overview |
Maryland | Bard College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 77% |
Admission |
Maryland | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 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 |
Academics |
Maryland | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $270 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Maryland | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 2,922 students)
Maryland vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Bard College?
- Bard College is 534.9% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Bard College than University of Maryland College Park ($62,790.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Bard College ($15,833 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 17% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,416 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than University of Maryland College Park (77% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 364.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($56,380 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Maryland .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Bard College (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $26,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $41,600)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,194)
- Maryland graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($201 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/