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Overview |
Bard College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 67% |
Admission |
Bard College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $214 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 18% |
Students |
Bard College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Goddard College | ||
| 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 320 students)
Bard College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Goddard College?
- Bard College is 228.4% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.4% higher at Bard College than Goddard College ($59,800.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Bard College ($17,931 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 718.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($2,100 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Goddard College (81% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 435.7% larger than aid received Goddard College ($53,584 vs. $10,002)
Bard College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Bard College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Bard College.
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $5,444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $26,194)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($214 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/