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Overview |
Bard College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 68% |
Admission |
Bard College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,577 students)
Bard College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Penn State Altoona?
- Bard College is 288.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at Bard College than Penn State Altoona ($59,800.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Bard College ($20,621 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 32.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,984 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Penn State Altoona (81% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 459.7% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($53,584 vs. $9,574)
Bard College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Bard College .
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Penn State Altoona (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $13,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $624 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,818)
- Bard College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($270 vs. $277)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/