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Overview |
Edward Waters College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | |||
| 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 |
Edward Waters College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $270 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters 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 Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 308% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308% higher at Bard College than Edward Waters College ($59,800.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than Bard College ($13,649 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 114.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($8,010 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 312.7% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($53,584 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Edward Waters College .
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Edward Waters College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters 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 Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Edward Waters College (76% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $27,800)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/