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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 81% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $270 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 11% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 2,706 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 298.7% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 298.7% higher at Bard College than Southern New Hampshire University ($59,800.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Southern New Hampshire University ($25,214 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 45.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,800 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Southern New Hampshire University (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 1,108.5% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($53,584 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University 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 Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,600)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $7,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,194)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($194 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/