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Overview |
Georgetown | Bard College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,392 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,896 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,896 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,750 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,967 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,729 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 77% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,485 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 3,334 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1550 | 1290/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $270 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Georgetown | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | 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
- Georgetown University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (20,392 students vs. 2,922 students)
Georgetown vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Bard College?
- Georgetown University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($64,896.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Georgetown than Bard College ($64,896.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Georgetown ($25,218 vs. $37,967)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 9.5% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($18,040 vs. $19,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Georgetown University (77% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 20.7% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($56,380 vs. $46,729)
Georgetown vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Georgetown .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Georgetown (13.1%)
Georgetown vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Bard College (94% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $77,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $41,600)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,194)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($160 vs. $270)
- More Georgetown 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/