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Overview |
Barnard | Union College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 93% |
Admission |
Barnard | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Barnard | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,107 students)
Barnard vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Union College?
- Union College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Union College than Barnard College ($63,603.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Union College ($26,009 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 22.8% lower than costs at Barnard College ($15,768 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Barnard College (93% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 43.4% larger than aid received Union College ($53,817 vs. $37,530)
Barnard vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Union 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 Union College and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Union College (92% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/