Colleges Compare Syracuse University vs Bard College Syracuse University vs Bard College Syracuse University is harder to get into (49% vs 52% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $27,126 vs $43,336 a year.
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Getting in Measure Syracuse University Bard College Admit rate 49% 52% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1300–1410 1270–1450 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 29–33 28–32 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost Measure Syracuse University Bard College Sticker price per year $87,852 $88,238 Average paid after grants $43,336 $27,126
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Syracuse University Bard College Under $30,000 $21,872 $15,618 $30,000–$48,000 $21,339 $19,544 $48,000–$75,000 $25,499 $18,767 $75,000–$110,000 $33,983 $27,924 Over $110,000 $60,127 $40,161
After you start Measure Syracuse University Bard College Undergrads 15,477 2,414 Graduate within 6 years 81% 73% Come back for year two 90% 85% Median earnings 10 years after starting $85,054 $54,555 Median debt at graduation $21,500 $22,500
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