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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| Barclay College | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barclay College | KU | ||
| Location | Haviland, KS | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 169 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barclaycollege.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barclay College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,000 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,000 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,926 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,564 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Barclay College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 205 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 108 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Barclay College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barclay College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $211 |
Diversity |
Barclay College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Barclay College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Barclay College | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Barclay College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 169 students)
Barclay College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barclay College or KU?
- Barclay College is 88.3% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($19,000.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at KU than Barclay College ($26,960.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Barclay College ($18,950 vs. $26,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 8.5% lower than costs at Barclay College ($10,136 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barclay College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barclay College students is 3.8% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($11,564 vs. $11,140)
Barclay College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barclay College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Barclay College .
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Barclay College (52.7%)
Barclay College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barclay College or KU? 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 KU and Barclay College.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Barclay College (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $23,300 more per year than Barclay College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $31,300)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than Barclay College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,625)
- KU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Barclay College graduates. ($211 vs. $213)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barclay College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/