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Overview |
Bard College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 86% |
Admission |
Bard College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Hampton University | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Hampton University?
- Bard College is 128.3% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.3% higher at Bard College than Hampton University ($59,800.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Hampton University ($25,214 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 32.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,986 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Bard College (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 290.8% larger than aid received Hampton University ($53,584 vs. $13,710)
Bard College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Bard College .
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Hampton University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/