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Overview |
Williams | Bard College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,168 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,540 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,540 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,988 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,176 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 77% |
Admission |
Williams | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,465 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1560 | 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 10, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Williams | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $270 |
Diversity |
Williams | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Williams | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,168 students)
Williams vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Bard College?
- Williams College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Bard College for in-state tuition ($64,540.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Williams than Bard College ($64,540.00 vs. $62,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Bard College ($16,988 vs. $25,218)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 10.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,300 vs. $18,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College than Williams College (77% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 13.8% larger than aid received Bard College ($64,176 vs. $56,380)
Williams vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Williams .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Williams (10%)
Williams vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Bard College (95% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $32,000 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $41,600)
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,612 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $26,194)
- Williams graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($150 vs. $270)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/