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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Wesleyan University Bennington Marist College Union College Stevens Northeastern Skidmore College Worcester State University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Bard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Bard College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
WPI | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
WPI | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
WPI | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 59% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Bard College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,706 students)
WPI vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Bard College?
- Bard College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Bard College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($59,800.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than WPI ($25,214 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 3.8% lower than costs at Bard College ($16,544 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Bard College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 98% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($53,584 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or WPI .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
WPI vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is the same as at Bard College (76% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $41,100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/