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UT Nova Wesleyan University Florida Southern Bennington Flagler Clark University Marist College Union College Miami Skidmore College USF Main Campus| Eckerd College | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eckerd College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Saint Petersburg, FL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,993 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #346 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eckerd.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eckerd College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,220 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,220 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,854 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,119 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,456 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Eckerd College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 3,612 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | |||
| 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 |
Eckerd College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eckerd College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Eckerd College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Eckerd College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Eckerd 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 Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,993 students)
Eckerd College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eckerd College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 24% more expensive to attend than Eckerd College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Bard College than Eckerd College ($59,800.00 vs. $48,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Eckerd College ($25,214 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eckerd College are 24% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,854 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 102.5% larger than aid received Eckerd College ($53,584 vs. $26,456)
Eckerd College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eckerd College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Eckerd College .
- Eckerd College has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Eckerd College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eckerd 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 Eckerd College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Eckerd College (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eckerd College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/