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Overview |
Hood | Bard College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Hood | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Hood | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Hood | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Bard College?
- Bard College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Bard College than Hood College ($59,800.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Bard College ($23,624 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 26.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,600 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 57.4% larger than aid received Hood College ($53,584 vs. $34,047)
Hood vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Hood .
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Hood vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Hood College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood 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/