| Bard vs. STAC |
 | ||
|---|---|---|
#54 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in Federal Region II Universities #37 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,436 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$39,450 |
| expensive$44,500 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,050 |
| More$54,049 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,954 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,380 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT- |
| Tighter52.12% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.05% |
| Favorable12.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.77% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,911 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,037 |
| Larger2,438 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,889 |
| Larger473 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller148 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 657) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,260) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 361 | Number of faculty | 134 |
| Higher$113,299 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,212 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.