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NYU Columbia Wellesley William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Vassar Cornell Lehigh Emory Georgetown| Barnard College | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 61% |
Admission |
Barnard | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Barnard | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $222 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,243 students)
Barnard vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Washington and Lee than Barnard College ($60,590.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Barnard ($24,733 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 14.4% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,920 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Barnard College (61% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Barnard College ($55,567 vs. $53,817)
Barnard vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 38 points higher than at Barnard (1357)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Barnard (31)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Barnard (3.85)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Washington and Lee University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $3,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($17,847 vs. $21,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($184 vs. $222)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee 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/