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Overview |
Augustana | Bard College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Augustana | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Augustana | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Bard College is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Bard College?
- Bard College is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Bard College than Augustana College ($59,800.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Bard College ($24,660 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 45.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,782 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 53.3% larger than aid received Augustana College ($53,584 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Augustana .
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Augustana vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is the same as at Bard College (76% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/