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Overview |
Wheelock College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Wheelock 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 | 2.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheelock College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 59% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 71.1% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Bard College than Wheelock College ($59,800.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Wheelock College ($25,214 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheelock College are 14.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,975 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 146% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($53,584 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Wheelock College .
Wheelock College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Wheelock College (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,300)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/