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Overview |
Bard College | Wooster | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $59,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $59,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $29,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $43,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 7,031 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bard College | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,876 students)
Bard College vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Wooster?
- Bard College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $59,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Bard College than The College of Wooster ($62,790.00 vs. $59,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Wooster ($25,218 vs. $29,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 28.9% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,000 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 29.5% larger than aid received The College of Wooster ($56,380 vs. $43,534)
Bard College vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Bard College .
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (54.3%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than The College of Wooster (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $9,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,600)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Wooster graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster 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/