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Overview |
Taylor University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| 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 |
Taylor University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $270 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Taylor University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Bard College is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 60.9% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Bard College than Taylor University ($59,800.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Taylor University ($25,214 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 55.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,058 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 129.9% larger than aid received Taylor University ($53,584 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Taylor University .
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Taylor University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Bard College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $300 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $2,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,194)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($248 vs. $270)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/