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Overview |
Bard College | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | |||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 10% |
Students |
Bard College | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Dominican College | ||
| 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,407 students)
Bard College vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Dominican College?
- Bard College is 91.5% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Bard College than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($59,800.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Bard College ($23,747 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 22.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,020 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 136.4% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($53,584 vs. $22,666)
Bard College vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or Bard College .
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Dominican 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 Dominican College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $9,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $41,600)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/