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Overview |
Washington College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Washington College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $270 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Washington College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Bard 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Bard College than Washington College ($59,800.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Washington College ($25,214 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 24.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,834 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 50.2% larger than aid received Washington College ($53,584 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Washington College .
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Washington College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Bard 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 Bard College and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Washington College (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $41,600)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,194)
- Washington College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($250 vs. $270)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/