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Overview |
Western New England University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| 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 |
Western New England University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Western New England University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,706 students)
Western New England University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Bard College than Western New England University ($59,800.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Western New England University ($25,214 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 17.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,670 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 116.2% larger than aid received Western New England University ($53,584 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Western New England University .
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Western New England University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Western New England University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/