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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Sewanee Georgetown Trinity Centre College Furman BC Swarthmore| Barnard College | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 97% |
Admission |
Barnard | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Barnard | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $271 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Rhodes College | ||
| 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 Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,008 students)
Barnard vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Rhodes College?
- Barnard College is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Barnard than Rhodes College ($60,478.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Rhodes College ($26,009 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 57.5% lower than costs at Barnard College ($12,296 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Barnard College (97% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 50.7% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($53,817 vs. $35,712)
Barnard vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 51 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Rhodes College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Barnard (3.85)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Rhodes College (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $59,400)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,370 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,217)
- Barnard graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($184 vs. $271)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/