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Overview |
Barnard | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
Barnard | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Barnard | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or University of Scranton?
- Barnard College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Barnard than University of Scranton ($60,478.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than University of Scranton ($26,009 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 17.4% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,490 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Barnard College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 78.1% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($53,817 vs. $30,218)
Barnard vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 223 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than University of Scranton (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $62,100)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/