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Overview |
Bard College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bard College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bard College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Wofford 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,823 students)
Bard College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Wofford College?
- Bard College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Bard College than Wofford College ($59,800.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Wofford College ($25,214 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 15.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,920 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Wofford College ($53,584 vs. $36,005)
Bard College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Bard College .
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Bard College (79% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $41,600)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $447 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,194)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/