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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 81% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 11% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Iowa Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Bard College than Iowa Wesleyan College ($59,800.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa Wesleyan College than Bard College ($20,074 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 51.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,340 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa Wesleyan College than Bard College (92% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 100.9% larger than aid received Iowa Wesleyan College ($53,584 vs. $26,670)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- Iowa Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (76% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,900)
- Iowa Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,194)
- Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/