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Overview |
Bard College | PLU | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1253/1423 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bard College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | PLU | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,633 students)
Bard College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or PLU?
- Bard College is 20.9% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Bard College than Pacific Lutheran University ($59,800.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Bard College ($24,825 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 45.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,826 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 47.1% larger than aid received Pacific Lutheran University ($53,584 vs. $36,435)
Bard College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Bard College .
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or PLU? 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 PLU and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $41,600)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $394 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,194)
- PLU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/