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Overview |
Bard College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,387 students)
Bard College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Chatham?
- Bard College is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Bard College than Chatham University ($59,800.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Chatham ($25,214 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 35.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,719 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 96.1% larger than aid received Chatham University ($53,584 vs. $27,330)
Bard College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Bard College .
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Chatham University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $5,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,194)
- Chatham graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($211 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/