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Overview |
Bard College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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| 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 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Bard College | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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 Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 793 students)
Bard College vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Warren Wilson?
- Bard College is 59.5% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Bard College than Warren Wilson College ($59,800.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Warren Wilson ($25,214 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 42.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,050 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 106% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($53,584 vs. $26,012)
Bard College vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Bard College .
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Warren Wilson College (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $3,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,194)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($237 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Warren Wilson students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/