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Overview |
Bard College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 84% |
Admission |
Bard College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | |||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Penn State York | ||
| 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 Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 718 students)
Bard College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Penn State York?
- Bard College is 308.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($59,800.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Bard College ($18,910 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 32.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,984 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Bard College (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 534.9% larger than aid received Penn State York ($53,584 vs. $8,440)
Bard College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Bard College .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Penn State York? 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 York and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Penn State York (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,818)
- Bard College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($270 vs. $277)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/