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Overview |
WWU | Bard College | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
WWU | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WWU | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $270 |
Diversity |
WWU | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 11% |
Students |
WWU | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 59% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Bard College?
- Bard College is 125.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at Bard College than William Woods University ($59,800.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Bard College ($23,363 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 64.4% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,450 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Bard College (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 162.3% larger than aid received William Woods University ($53,584 vs. $20,431)
WWU vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or WWU .
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
WWU vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than William Woods University (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $3,000 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $4,757 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $26,194)
- WWU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($221 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU 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/