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Overview |
Woodbury University | Bard College | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Woodbury University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $270 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Bard College than Woodbury University ($59,800.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Woodbury University ($25,214 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 21.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,138 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 125% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($53,584 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Woodbury University .
- Woodbury University has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Woodbury University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Woodbury University (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $4,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $31,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($270 vs. $320)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/