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Overview |
Bard College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Bard College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Castleton State 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,363 students)
Bard College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Castleton State College?
- Bard College is 405.4% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at Bard College than Castleton State College ($59,800.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Bard College ($16,791 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 38.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,404 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 312% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($53,584 vs. $13,007)
Bard College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Bard College .
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Castleton State College (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- Castleton State College 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 Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/