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Overview |
Clark University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #153 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,760 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,760 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,767 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,916 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
Clark University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,730 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,471 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1400 | 1290/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Clark University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Clark University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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
- Clark University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,124 students vs. 2,922 students)
Clark University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Bard College than Clark University ($62,790.00 vs. $54,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Clark University ($25,218 vs. $32,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 54.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,690 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Bard College (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 76.7% larger than aid received Clark University ($56,380 vs. $31,916)
Clark University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Clark University .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Clark University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Bard College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/