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Overview |
Bard College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,706 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bard.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bard College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,800 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,800 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,214 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,584 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bard College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,482 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 2,987 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bard College | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bard College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,194 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bard College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 15% |
Students |
Bard College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bard College | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,360 students)
Bard College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bard College or Wilson College?
- Bard College is 137.3% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.3% higher at Bard College than Wilson College ($59,800.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Bard College ($23,923 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 43.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,968 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 276.3% larger than aid received Wilson College ($53,584 vs. $14,241)
Bard College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bard College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Bard College .
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bard College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bard College or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Bard College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Wilson College (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $444 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,194)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/