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Overview |
Bard College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Bard College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1290/1413 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bard College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 867 students)
Bard College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Bennington than Bard College ($63,802.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Bennington ($25,218 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 3.3% lower than costs at Bennington College ($18,040 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Bard College (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Bennington College ($56,380 vs. $47,860)
Bard College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Bennington (48%)
Bard College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Bennington College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Bennington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/