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Overview |
UMass | Bard College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 77% |
Admission |
UMass | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $270 |
Diversity |
UMass | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
UMass | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 2,922 students)
UMass vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Bard College?
- Bard College is 278.5% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Bard College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($62,790.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Bard College ($22,954 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 21.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,869 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (77% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 356.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($56,380 vs. $12,343)
UMass vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or UMass .
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Bard College (52.3%)
UMass vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $13,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $41,600)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,194)
- UMass graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($248 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/