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Overview |
Barton College | GWU | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barton College | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Barton College | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Barton College | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or GWU?
- Barton College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Barton College than Gardner Webb University ($34,400.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Barton College ($22,339 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 3.1% lower than costs at Barton College ($10,770 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barton College as Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 3% larger than aid received Barton College ($24,130 vs. $23,431)
Barton College vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 18 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Barton College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than GWU (74.9%)
Barton College vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or GWU? 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 GWU and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Barton College (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,700)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/