<p>I don’t know Bard (sounds great). I am not much into numbers either, but a couple I try to pay attention to are: % graduating in 4 years and sophomore retention. Assuming the numbers are correct on UCAN network, Bard has 67% graduating in 4 years and 88% sophomore retention. Without looking up other numbers, these are most likely very low in comparison to the LAC’s that made the top list. For example, two LACs that are also not listed as top on cc: Skidmore and Union have 77/78% graduating in 4 and 93/94% returning sophomores.</p>