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Overview |
Bard College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $282 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bard College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,410 students)
Bard College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Lawrence?
- Bard College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Bard College than Lawrence University ($62,790.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Lawrence ($25,218 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 52.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,838 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 39.4% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($56,380 vs. $40,431)
Bard College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Bard College .
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Bard College (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,350)
- Bard College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($270 vs. $282)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/