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Overview |
Bard College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $363 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 886 students)
Bard College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Chowan University?
- Bard College is 131.1% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.1% higher at Bard College than Chowan University ($59,800.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Bard College ($17,334 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 78% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,650 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 160.4% larger than aid received Chowan University ($53,584 vs. $20,580)
Bard College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Bard College .
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Chowan University? 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 Chowan University and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Chowan University (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $34,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $8,956 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $35,150)
- Bard College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($270 vs. $363)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/