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Overview |
Bard College | NYU | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 57,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #39 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $60,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $60,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $22,786 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $30,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $48,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 41% |
Admission |
Bard College | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 113,578 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 10,693 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 9.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 54.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bard College | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bard College | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (57,335 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or NYU?
- Bard College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Bard College than New York University ($62,790.00 vs. $60,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than NYU ($25,218 vs. $30,730)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 26.3% lower than costs at New York University ($18,040 vs. $22,786)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than New York University (77% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 16.8% larger than aid received New York University ($56,380 vs. $48,269)
Bard College vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than NYU (9.4%)
Bard College vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or NYU? 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 NYU and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Bard College (86% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $34,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $41,600)
- New York University students graduate with a $2,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,194)
- NYU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($240 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/