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Overview |
Bard College | Davis College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Johnson City, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | davisny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Davis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $14,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $9,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Davis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 10 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Davis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Davis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $18,135 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $187 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Davis College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | Davis College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Davis College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Davis College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 146 students)
Bard College vs. Davis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Davis College?
- Bard College is 262.4% more expensive to attend than Davis College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.4% higher at Bard College than Davis College ($59,800.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than Bard College ($14,276 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 126.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($7,600 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 495.1% larger than aid received Davis College ($53,584 vs. $9,004)
Bard College vs. Davis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Davis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davis College or Bard College .
- Davis College has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Davis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Davis 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 Davis College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Davis College (76% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $8,059 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($18,135 vs. $26,194)
- Davis College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($187 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davis College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/