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Overview |
Doane University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Crete, NE | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | doane.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Doane University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,190 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,190 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,271 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,479 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Doane University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,953 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,481 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Doane University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Doane University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Doane University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Doane University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Doane University | 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
- Bard College is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,879 students)
Doane University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Doane University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 56.6% more expensive to attend than Doane University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $38,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Bard College than Doane University ($59,800.00 vs. $38,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Doane University than Bard College ($24,271 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Doane University are 57.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,900 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Doane University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 81.8% larger than aid received Doane University ($53,584 vs. $29,479)
Doane University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Doane University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Doane University .
- Doane University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Doane University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Doane 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 Doane University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Doane University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,600)
- Doane University students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- Doane University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Doane University 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/