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Overview |
UD | Bard College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 77% |
Admission |
UD | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 |
UD | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $270 |
Diversity |
UD | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
UD | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 2,922 students)
UD vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Bard College?
- Bard College is 347.2% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Bard College than University of Delaware ($62,790.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Bard College ($17,716 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 21.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,838 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Bard College (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 333.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($56,380 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or UD .
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than Bard College (52.3%)
UD vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Bard College (78% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $19,700 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $41,600)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,991 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,194)
- UD graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($250 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/