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Overview |
Goodwin | Bard College | ||
| Location | East Hartford, CT | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,158 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goodwin.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goodwin | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,998 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,998 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,934 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,223 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
Goodwin | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goodwin | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goodwin | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,120 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $270 |
Diversity |
Goodwin | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Goodwin | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Goodwin | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Goodwin College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,158 students vs. 2,706 students)
Goodwin vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goodwin or Bard College?
- Bard College is 199% more expensive to attend than Goodwin for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199% higher at Bard College than Goodwin College ($59,800.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goodwin College than Bard College ($23,934 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 177.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($6,200 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goodwin College than Bard College (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 338.4% larger than aid received Goodwin College ($53,584 vs. $12,223)
Which college is harder to get into, Goodwin or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Goodwin .
Goodwin vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goodwin 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 Goodwin.
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,100)
- Bard College students graduate with a $5,926 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($26,194 vs. $32,120)
- Bard College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($270 vs. $332)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/