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Overview |
Hamline University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamline University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $270 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Hamline University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,432 students)
Hamline University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Bard College than Hamline University ($62,790.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Bard College ($22,759 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 50% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,030 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 65.9% larger than aid received Hamline University ($56,380 vs. $33,981)
Hamline University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Hamline University .
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Hamline University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Hamline University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,600)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,194)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($250 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/