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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Bard College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 77% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 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 3, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $270 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | 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
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (30,362 students vs. 2,922 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Bard College?
- Johns Hopkins University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($62,840.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Johns Hopkins than Bard College ($62,840.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Bard College ($22,844 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 10.4% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($18,040 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Johns Hopkins University (77% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Bard College ($58,456 vs. $56,380)
Johns Hopkins vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Johns Hopkins .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Bard College (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $44,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $41,600)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,194)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($155 vs. $270)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/