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Overview |
Bard College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $271 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Drexel?
- Bard College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $58,293.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Bard College than Drexel University ($62,790.00 vs. $58,293.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Drexel ($25,218 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 2.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($17,550 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Bard College (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 67.5% larger than aid received Drexel University ($56,380 vs. $33,654)
Bard College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Bard College .
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Drexel University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $35,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $49 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,243)
- Bard College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($270 vs. $271)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel 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/