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Overview |
Bard College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Bard College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bard College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or PennWest California?
- Bard College is 675% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 416.7% higher at Bard College than PennWest California ($59,800.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 64.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,416 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than PennWest California (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($53,584 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Bard College .
Bard College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than PennWest California (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,600)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/