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Overview |
Bay State College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 81% |
Admission |
Bay State College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 52 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bay State College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Bay State College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bay State College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Bay State College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 109.8% more expensive to attend than Bay State College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.8% higher at Bard College than Bay State College ($59,800.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Bay State College ($25,214 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 27.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,500 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Bay State College (81% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 423.1% larger than aid received Bay State College ($53,584 vs. $10,243)
Bay State College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Bay State College .
- Bay State College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bay State College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State College or Bard 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 Bard College and Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Bay State College (76% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $31,600)
- Bay State College students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- Bay State College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/