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Overview |
Bard College | Touro College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 11,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $20,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $20,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $7,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $23,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 88% |
Admission |
Bard College | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1428 | |||
| 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 | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $129 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Touro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (11,111 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Touro College?
- Bard College is 193.9% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.9% higher at Bard College than Touro College ($59,800.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than Bard College ($23,960 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 145.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($7,010 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Touro College than Bard College (88% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 439% larger than aid received Touro College ($53,584 vs. $9,941)
Bard College vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or Bard College .
- Touro College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Touro 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 Touro College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Touro College (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $13,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,194)
- Touro College graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($129 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/