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Overview |
Bard College | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $382 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Bard College | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 168 students)
Bard College vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Bennett College?
- Bard College is 273.8% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.8% higher at Bard College than Bennett College for Women ($59,800.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Bard College ($20,545 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 88.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,100 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 257.3% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($53,584 vs. $14,996)
Bard College vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bard College vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Bennett 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 Bennett College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Bennett College for Women (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $32,400)
- Bard College students graduate with a $10,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $37,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($270 vs. $382)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/