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Overview |
Columbia College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Columbia College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Bard 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,706 students)
Columbia College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 104.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.3% higher at Bard College than Columbia College Chicago ($59,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Columbia College ($25,214 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 4.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($17,180 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 197.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($53,584 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Columbia College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/