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Overview |
Bard College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Bard College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,706 students)
Bard College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Lewis and Clark?
- Bard College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Lewis and Clark for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Bard College than Lewis & Clark College ($59,800.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Lewis and Clark ($25,214 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 19.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,384 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 40.4% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($53,584 vs. $38,167)
Bard College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Bard College .
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Lewis & Clark College (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $41,600)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $1,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,194)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($253 vs. $270)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/