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Overview |
Bard College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bard College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Siena College | ||
| 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
- Siena College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Siena College?
- Bard College is 46% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Bard College than Siena College ($59,800.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Siena College ($25,214 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 3.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,610 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 78.9% larger than aid received Siena College ($53,584 vs. $29,952)
Bard College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Bard College .
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Siena College? 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 Siena College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Siena College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/