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NYU Columbia Wellesley Kenyon Wooster Vassar Oberlin Cornell Bucknell Georgetown Lafayette College Skidmore College| Barnard College | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Denison | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 97% |
Admission |
Barnard | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1270/1460 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $268 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Denison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barnard College is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,416 students)
Barnard vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Denison?
- Barnard College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Barnard than Denison University ($60,478.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Denison ($26,009 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 34.5% lower than costs at Barnard College ($14,400 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Barnard College (97% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 47.5% larger than aid received Denison University ($53,817 vs. $36,497)
Barnard vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Denison? 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 Denison and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Denison University (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $56,100)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($184 vs. $268)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/