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Overview |
Bard College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1180/1390 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Houghton 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 Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,014 students)
Bard College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Houghton College?
- Bard College is 276.2% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.2% higher at Bard College than Houghton College ($62,790.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Bard College ($22,358 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 66.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,810 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 688.6% larger than aid received Houghton College ($56,380 vs. $7,149)
Bard College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Bard College .
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Houghton College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $41,600)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,194)
- Houghton 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 Houghton College 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/