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Overview |
Bard College | UWest | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 80% |
Admission |
Bard College | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bard College | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | UWest | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 164 students)
Bard College vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or UWest?
- Bard College is 363.1% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 363.1% higher at Bard College than University of the West ($59,800.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Bard College ($19,028 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 77.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,656 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than University of the West (81% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 554.3% larger than aid received University of the West ($53,584 vs. $8,190)
Bard College vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Bard College .
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or UWest? 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 UWest and Bard College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/