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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams Tufts Amherst| Barnard College | University of the Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | USciences | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 0% |
Admission |
Barnard | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 66% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Barnard | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Barnard | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,420 students)
Barnard vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or USciences?
- Barnard College is 134.4% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.4% higher at Barnard than University of the Sciences ($60,478.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Sciences are 10.1% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,594 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barnard College than University of the Sciences (45% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($53,817 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 212 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at USciences (3.63)
Barnard vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or USciences? 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 USciences and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than University of the Sciences (92% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $24,200 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences 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/