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Overview |
Oakwood University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Oakwood University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $270 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 215.2% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.2% higher at Bard College than Oakwood University ($59,800.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Bard College ($19,373 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 83.1% lower than costs at Bard College ($9,384 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Bard College (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 182% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($53,584 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Oakwood University .
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Oakwood University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University 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 Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Oakwood University (76% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,400)
- Bard College students graduate with a $4,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($270 vs. $320)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/