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Overview |
Barnard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 95% |
Admission |
Barnard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Barnard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Barnard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 1,607 students)
Barnard vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Barnard College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Barnard than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($60,478.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($26,009 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 14.5% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,910 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Barnard College (95% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 21.4% larger than aid received Hobart William Smith Colleges ($53,817 vs. $44,331)
Barnard vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $60,200)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/