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Overview |
Bard College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 82% |
Admission |
Bard College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 875 students)
Bard College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Bard College is 308.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.9% higher at Bard College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($59,800.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Bard College ($16,594 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 32.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,984 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Bard College (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 395.1% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($53,584 vs. $10,823)
Bard College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Bard College .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (76% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,818)
- Bard College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($270 vs. $277)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/