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USAFA West Point Wesleyan University Bennington Clark University Marist College Virginia Tech Union College United States Coast Guard Academy VMI Skidmore College Yale| United States Naval Academy | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Bard College | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 77% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 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 31, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $270 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Annapolis | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (4,465 students vs. 2,922 students)
Annapolis vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Bard College?
- Bard College is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bard College than United States Naval Academy ($62,790.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than United States Naval Academy (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($56,380 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Annapolis .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/