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Overview |
Bard College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Bard College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $217 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Dickinson 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 Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,137 students)
Bard College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $59,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Dickinson College than Bard College ($60,776.00 vs. $59,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Dickinson College ($25,214 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 7.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,938 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Bard College (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($53,584 vs. $39,554)
Bard College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (46.1%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Bard College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Bard College (84% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $20,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $41,600)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,194)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($217 vs. $270)
- More Dickinson College 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/