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Overview |
Walsh | Bard College | ||
| Location | Troy, MI | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walshcollege.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
Walsh | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Walsh | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,832 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $270 |
Diversity |
Walsh | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Walsh | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 59% | ||
Campus |
Walsh | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,218 students)
Walsh vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh or Bard College?
- Bard College is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bard College than Walsh College ($59,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Walsh College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($53,584 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Walsh .
Walsh vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh 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 Walsh.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $41,600)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $10,362 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($15,832 vs. $26,194)
- Walsh graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($163 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/