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Smith College Bryn Mawr Wellesley Wesleyan University Bennington Brandeis University Barnard Clark University Marist College BU Oberlin Union College| Mount Holyoke College | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Bard College | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 77% |
Admission |
MHC | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $270 |
Diversity |
MHC | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
MHC | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 59% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Bard College?
- Mount Holyoke College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at MHC than Bard College ($63,904.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than MHC ($25,218 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 4.4% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($18,040 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Mount Holyoke College (77% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Mount Holyoke College ($56,380 vs. $41,823)
MHC vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or MHC .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Bard College (85% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,600)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $4,988 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,206 vs. $26,194)
- MHC graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($219 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/