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Overview |
Bard College | Wells | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bard College | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 357 students)
Bard College vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Wells?
- Bard College is 84.8% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at Bard College than Wells College ($59,800.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Bard College ($20,601 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 16.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,800 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 89.9% larger than aid received Wells College ($53,584 vs. $28,212)
Bard College vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Bard College .
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Wells? 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 Wells and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Wells College (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,500)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/