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Overview |
Dartmouth | Bard College | ||
| Location | Hanover, NH | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,746 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #12 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dartmouth.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dartmouth | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,684 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,684 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,009 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,322 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $66,480 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 77% |
Admission |
Dartmouth | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,841 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,797 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.2% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1570 | 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 3, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Dartmouth | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dartmouth | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $104,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,461 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $270 |
Diversity |
Dartmouth | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Dartmouth | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Dartmouth | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dartmouth College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (6,746 students vs. 2,922 students)
Dartmouth vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dartmouth or Bard College?
- Dartmouth College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($63,684.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Dartmouth than Bard College ($63,684.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dartmouth College than Bard College ($17,322 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 5.4% lower than costs at Dartmouth College ($18,040 vs. $19,009)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Dartmouth College (77% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dartmouth College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Bard College ($66,480 vs. $56,380)
Dartmouth vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dartmouth or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Dartmouth .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Dartmouth (6.2%)
Dartmouth vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Dartmouth is higher than Bard College (95% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Dartmouth College earn on average $62,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($104,000 vs. $41,600)
- Dartmouth College students graduate with a $12,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($13,461 vs. $26,194)
- Dartmouth graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($139 vs. $270)
- More Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/