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Overview |
Bard College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Bard College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1240/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,895 students)
Bard College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Gettysburg College than Bard College ($64,230.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Gettysburg College ($25,218 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 16.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,530 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Bard College (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 26.2% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($56,380 vs. $44,671)
Bard College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Bard College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Bard College (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $19,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $41,600)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,194)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($227 vs. $270)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/