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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 77% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $270 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (3,271 students vs. 2,922 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Bard College?
- Wesleyan University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Wesleyan University than Bard College ($66,716.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Bard College ($20,463 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 5.5% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($18,040 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Wesleyan University (77% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Bard College ($64,709 vs. $56,380)
Wesleyan University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Wesleyan University .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Bard College (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,600)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,194)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($180 vs. $270)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/