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Overview |
Rust College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
Rust College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | |||
| 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 |
Rust College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $270 |
Diversity |
Rust College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Rust College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Rust 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 504% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 504% higher at Bard College than Rust College ($59,800.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Bard College ($8,151 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 230.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($5,200 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than Bard College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 526.8% larger than aid received Rust College ($53,584 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Rust College .
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Rust College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Rust College (76% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $25,100)
- Bard College students graduate with a $1,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,837)
- Bard College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($270 vs. $287)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/