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Overview |
Bard College | Brown | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 11,516 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $65,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $65,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $16,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $26,608 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $58,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 51% |
Admission |
Bard College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 51,316 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 2,686 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 5.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 63.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $155 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bard College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (11,516 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Brown?
- Brown University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($65,656.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Brown than Bard College ($65,656.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Brown ($25,218 vs. $26,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 8.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,598 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Brown University (77% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Bard College ($58,378 vs. $56,380)
Bard College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Brown (5.2%)
Bard College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Brown? 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 Brown and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Bard College (95% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $46,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $41,600)
- Brown University students graduate with a $11,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,194)
- Brown graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($155 vs. $270)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/