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Overview |
Bard College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Bard College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Bard College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Ferrum 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 Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 855 students)
Bard College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Ferrum College?
- Bard College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Bard College than Ferrum College ($59,800.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Ferrum College ($25,214 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 29.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,230 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Bard College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 101.6% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($53,584 vs. $26,580)
Bard College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Bard College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Ferrum College (76% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,000)
- Bard College students graduate with a $1,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $28,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($270 vs. $289)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/