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Overview |
Drew University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,226 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,260 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,260 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,193 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,097 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Drew University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,604 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 3,197 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 11% |
Students |
Drew University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,226 students)
Drew University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 41.9% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Bard College than Drew University ($62,790.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Drew University ($25,218 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 2.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($17,640 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Bard College (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 70.3% larger than aid received Drew University ($56,380 vs. $33,097)
Drew University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Drew University .
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Drew University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew 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 Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Drew University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/