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Overview |
Wellesley | Bard College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 77% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 8, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $270 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Wellesley | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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 Wellesley based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,418 students)
Wellesley vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Bard College?
- Wellesley College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Wellesley than Bard College ($64,000.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Bard College ($21,501 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 10.4% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($18,040 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Wellesley College (77% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Bard College ($61,549 vs. $56,380)
Wellesley vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Wellesley .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Bard College (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $26,500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $41,600)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $17,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $26,194)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($92 vs. $270)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/