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Overview |
Bard College | Bellin College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Green Bay, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | bellincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Bellin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $21,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $21,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $25,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $4,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Bard College | Bellin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 56 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 52 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 88.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
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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, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Bellin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Bellin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $56,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $155 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Bellin College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 81% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Bellin College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Bellin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Bellin College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 748 students)
Bard College vs. Bellin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Bellin College?
- Bard College is 184.1% more expensive to attend than Bellin College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $21,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.1% higher at Bard College than Bellin College ($59,800.00 vs. $21,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Bellin College ($25,214 vs. $25,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellin College are 79% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,600 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellin College than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 1,083.7% larger than aid received Bellin College ($53,584 vs. $4,527)
Bard College vs. Bellin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Bellin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellin College or Bard College .
- Bellin College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Bellin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Bellin 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 Bellin College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bellin College is higher than Bard College (78% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bellin College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($56,700 vs. $41,600)
- Bellin College students graduate with a $11,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,194)
- Bellin College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($155 vs. $270)
- More Bellin 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/