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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University Wesleyan University William & Mary Bennington Clark University Marist College UVA Union College| Bard College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bard College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,790 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,790 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,040 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,218 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,380 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
Bard College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,628 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 3,466 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Bard College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bard College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Mary Washington College?
- Bard College is 602.5% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.8% higher at Bard College than University of Mary Washington ($62,790.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Bard College ($21,615 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 28.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,040 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Bard College (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 533.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($56,380 vs. $8,901)
Bard College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Bard College .
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Bard College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than University of Mary Washington (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $13,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $41,600)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,194)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($222 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/