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Overview |
Bard College | Denison | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $64,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $64,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $42,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $34,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Bard College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 14,580 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 2,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1300/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,405 students)
Bard College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Denison?
- Denison University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Denison than Bard College ($64,000.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Denison ($25,218 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 17.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,400 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Bard College (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 62.4% larger than aid received Denison University ($56,380 vs. $34,723)
Bard College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Denison (16.9%)
Bard College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Denison? 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 Denison and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Bard College (79% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $41,600)
- Denison University students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Denison graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/