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Overview |
Curry College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Curry College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | |||
| 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 |
Curry College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Curry College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,052 students)
Curry College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Bard College than Curry College ($59,800.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Curry College ($25,214 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Curry College are 0.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($17,030 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 82.2% larger than aid received Curry College ($53,584 vs. $29,402)
Curry College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Curry College .
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Curry College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Curry College (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $41,600)
- Curry College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Curry 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 Curry College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/