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Overview |
Goucher College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goucher.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goucher College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,020 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,020 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,780 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,945 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,187 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Goucher College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,946 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,364 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1113/1328 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goucher College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goucher College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
Goucher College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Goucher College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Goucher 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 Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,727 students)
Goucher College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goucher College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 22% more expensive to attend than Goucher College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Bard College than Goucher College ($59,800.00 vs. $49,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Goucher College ($25,214 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goucher College are 2.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,780 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 52.3% larger than aid received Goucher College ($53,584 vs. $35,187)
Goucher College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goucher College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Goucher College .
- Goucher College has a higher acceptance rate (80.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Goucher College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goucher 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 Goucher College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Goucher College (76% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $41,600)
- Goucher College students graduate with a $194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,194)
- Goucher College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goucher College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/