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Yeshiva University and Bard College are both private nonprofit institutions — Yeshiva University in New York, NY and Bard College in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY. This page compares published admission, cost, and outcome data from federal sources so you can see the tradeoffs before you add either school to your list.
New York, NY · Private
Acceptance rate: 55.6%
Undergrad enrollment: 2,852
Tuition: $51,800/year
Student-faculty ratio: 7.0:1
Graduation rate: 83.2%
Top programs: Business and marketing, Biological sciences, Psychology
Best for: Students who want a private campus in New York, NY with published program strength in Business and marketing and Biological sciences.
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · Private
Acceptance rate: 52.1%
Undergrad enrollment: 2,414
Tuition: $66,436/year
Student-faculty ratio: 9.0:1
Graduation rate: 67.6%
Top programs: Visual and performing arts, Social sciences, English
Best for: Students who want a private campus in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY with published program strength in Visual and performing arts and Social sciences.
| Factor | Yeshiva University | Bard College |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 55.6% | 52.1% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) |
| 1340–1510 |
| 1270–1450 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 29–33 | 28–32 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,852 | 2,414 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $51,800/year | $66,436/year |
| Average net price after aid | $49,965 | $34,649 |
| Graduation rate | 83.2% | 67.6% |
| Median earnings (10 years) | $71,353 | $46,543 |
| Student-faculty ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Institution type | Private nonprofit | Private nonprofit |
| Location | New York, NY | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY |
| Largest program areas | Business and marketing, Biological sciences, Psychology | Visual and performing arts, Social sciences, English |
Bard College is more selective (52.1% vs 55.6% acceptance rate). Bard College has a lower average net price after grant aid ($34,649 vs $49,965). Yeshiva University reports the higher graduation rate (83.2% vs 67.6%). Yeshiva University is the larger undergraduate campus (2,852 students). Use the free side-by-side comparison tool to weigh cost, program fit, location, and outcomes for your own list — and verify deadlines and requirements with each college.
Common questions when choosing between Yeshiva University and Bard College
Yeshiva University has an acceptance rate of 55.6%; Bard College is around 52.1%. Selectivity is only one factor — GPA, essays, major, and residency (for publics) all change the odds.
Yeshiva University tuition is $51,800/year. Bard College is $66,436/year. Compare net price after aid, not sticker price — especially for private schools and out-of-state publics.
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