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Overview |
Bard College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bard College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bard College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Edgewood 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,876 students)
Bard College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Edgewood College?
- Bard College is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Bard College than Edgewood College ($59,800.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Edgewood College ($25,214 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 41.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,120 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Bard College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 176% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($53,584 vs. $19,418)
Bard College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Bard College .
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Edgewood College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,600)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,194)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($263 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/