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Overview |
McDaniel College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 59% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 2,706 students)
McDaniel College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 27.8% more expensive to attend than McDaniel College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Bard College than McDaniel College ($59,800.00 vs. $46,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Bard College ($23,733 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 39.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,302 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 37.9% larger than aid received McDaniel College ($53,584 vs. $38,848)
McDaniel College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or McDaniel College .
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Bard College (46.1%)
McDaniel College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel 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 McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than McDaniel College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College 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/