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Overview |
Wesley College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
Wesley College | 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 | 2.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesley College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $270 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Wesley College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 122% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122% higher at Bard College than Wesley College ($59,800.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 44.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($11,864 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Wesley College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($53,584 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Wesley College .
Wesley College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Wesley College (76% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $2,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $29,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($270 vs. $299)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/