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Overview |
Bard College | OWU | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| 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 | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,410 students)
Bard College vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or OWU?
- Bard College is 21.4% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Bard College than Ohio Wesleyan University ($59,800.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than OWU ($25,214 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 25% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,745 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 45.8% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($53,584 vs. $36,757)
Bard College vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Bard College .
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or OWU? 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 OWU and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/