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Overview |
Bard College | Davidson | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Davidson, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,904 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | davidson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Davidson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $59,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $59,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $16,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $26,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $49,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 65% |
Admission |
Bard College | Davidson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 7,347 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 48.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 7, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Davidson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Davidson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $63,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $17,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $175 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Davidson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Davidson | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Davidson | ||
| 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
- Bard College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,904 students)
Bard College vs. Davidson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Davidson?
- Bard College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Bard College than Davidson College ($62,790.00 vs. $59,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Davidson ($25,218 vs. $26,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 10% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,400 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Davidson College (77% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Davidson College ($56,380 vs. $49,355)
Bard College vs. Davidson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Davidson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davidson or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Davidson (14.5%)
Bard College vs. Davidson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Davidson? 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 Davidson and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Bard College (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $21,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $41,600)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,194)
- Davidson graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($175 vs. $270)
- More Davidson 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/