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Overview |
WestConn | Bard College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 81% |
Admission |
WestConn | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
WestConn | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 59% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,706 students)
WestConn vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Bard College?
- Bard College is 825.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.9% higher at Bard College than Western Connecticut State University ($59,800.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Bard College ($15,862 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,568 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Western Connecticut State University (81% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 491.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($53,584 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or WestConn .
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
WestConn vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,600)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- WestConn graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/