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Overview |
CAU | Bard College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 81% |
Admission |
CAU | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $270 |
Diversity |
CAU | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 11% |
Students |
CAU | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 59% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,706 students)
CAU vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Bard College?
- Bard College is 172.5% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at Bard College than Clark Atlanta University ($59,800.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than CAU ($25,214 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 56.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,982 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark Atlanta University than Bard College (83% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 468.2% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($53,584 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or CAU .
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
CAU vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Clark Atlanta University (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $3,200 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,400)
- Bard College students graduate with a $4,806 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($270 vs. $320)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/