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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Bard College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 77% |
Admission |
George Washington | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 5, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
George Washington | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 59% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 2,922 students)
George Washington vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Bard College?
- George Washington University is 3% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at George Washington than Bard College ($64,700.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than George Washington ($25,218 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 10.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,300 vs. $18,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University as Bard College (77% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 59.4% larger than aid received George Washington University ($56,380 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or George Washington .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Bard College (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $38,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $41,600)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,232 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,194)
- George Washington graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More George Washington 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/