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Overview |
Bard College | CUW | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $247 |
Diversity |
Bard College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or CUW?
- Bard College is 82.5% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Bard College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($59,800.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Bard College ($24,485 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 41.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,160 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 128.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($53,584 vs. $23,477)
Bard College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Bard College .
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or CUW? 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 CUW and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $4,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,600)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $2,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,194)
- CUW graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($247 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/