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Overview |
Bard College | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #972 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bard College | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1010 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bard College | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Bard College | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Wilmington College | ||
| 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,046 students)
Bard College vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Wilmington College?
- Bard College is 110.5% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.5% higher at Bard College than Wilmington College ($59,800.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington College than Bard College ($24,528 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 59.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,800 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 228.2% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($53,584 vs. $16,326)
Bard College vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Bard College .
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Wilmington 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 Wilmington College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Wilmington College (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,000)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilmington College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Wilmington College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/