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Overview |
Bard College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bard College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 19% |
Students |
Bard College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 650 students)
Bard College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or D&E College?
- Bard College is 100.1% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at Bard College than Davis & Elkins College ($59,800.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Bard College ($20,126 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 69.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,125 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 113.3% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($53,584 vs. $25,119)
Bard College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Bard College .
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,100 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,194)
- D&E College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($245 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/