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Overview |
Hampshire College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 717 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,892 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,892 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,154 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,556 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,944 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,216 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,559 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1290/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $270 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 717 students)
Hampshire College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Hampshire College for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $54,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Bard College than Hampshire College ($62,790.00 vs. $54,892.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Hampshire College ($25,218 vs. $27,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 19% lower than costs at Bard College ($15,154 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Bard College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 28.3% larger than aid received Hampshire College ($56,380 vs. $43,944)
Hampshire College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Bard College (52.3%)
Hampshire College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire 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 Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Hampshire College (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,663 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,194)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($243 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampshire College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/