| Bard vs. RIT |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#54 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #112 in National Universities #19 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,436 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$59,210 |
| cheaper$44,500 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$60,052 |
| More$54,049 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$27,509 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,380 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 32 ACT |
| Tighter52.12% | Acceptance Rate | Easier66.93% |
| Lower12.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.28% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,911 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,098 |
| Smaller2,438 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,267 |
| Smaller473 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,831 |
| - | Online Student Population | 540 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,875) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 361 | Number of faculty | 1,474 |
| Higher$113,299 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,776 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.