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NYU Columbia Wellesley Baylor UT Austin Vassar Trinity College Cornell SMU Texas A&M Georgetown Rice| Barnard College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Trinity | ||
| Location | New York, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 99% |
Admission |
Barnard | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $263 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Trinity | ||
| 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,692 students)
Barnard vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Trinity?
- Barnard College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Barnard than Trinity University ($60,478.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Trinity ($26,009 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 37% lower than costs at Barnard College ($14,134 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Barnard College (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 60.1% larger than aid received Trinity University ($53,817 vs. $33,614)
Barnard vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 63 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Trinity has a higher acceptance rate (30.5%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Trinity University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $62,800)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $7,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($17,847 vs. $25,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($184 vs. $263)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/