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Overview |
Bard College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 50% |
Admission |
Bard College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $191 |
Diversity |
Bard College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,775 students)
Bard College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or LGCNHS?
- Bard College is 96.7% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at Bard College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($59,800.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than LGCNHS ($25,214 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 56.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,000 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (81% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 773.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($53,584 vs. $6,133)
Bard College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Bard College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Bard College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $9,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $41,600)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,194)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($191 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/