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Overview |
Bard College | West Point | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 0% |
Admission |
Bard College | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 11,430 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 1,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 14% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1200/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Bard College | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bard College | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bard College | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | West Point | ||
| 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
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,508 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or West Point?
- Bard College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bard College than United States Military Academy ($62,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than United States Military Academy (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($56,380 vs. $0)
Bard College vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Bard College .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than West Point (14%)
Bard College vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or West Point? 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 West Point and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Bard College (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/