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Overview |
Bethany College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Bethany College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethany College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Bethany College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | Bard 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 104.8% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.8% higher at Bard College than Bethany College ($59,800.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Bethany College ($25,214 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 31.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,076 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 154.6% larger than aid received Bethany College ($53,584 vs. $21,045)
Bethany College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Bethany College .
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bethany College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or Bard 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 Bard College and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Bethany College (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College 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/