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Overview |
Barry University | AU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barry University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Barry University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $277 |
Diversity |
Barry University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Barry University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Barry University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 4,121 students)
Barry University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or AU?
- Barry University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Barry University than Anderson University ($32,000.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than AU ($20,207 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 5.3% lower than costs at Barry University ($11,230 vs. $11,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barry University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Anderson University ($24,466 vs. $24,409)
Barry University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Barry University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 152 points higher than at Barry University (926)
- Incoming AU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Barry University (19)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Barry University (3.6)
- Barry University has a higher acceptance rate (59.6%) than AU (45.4%)
Barry University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or AU? 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 AU and Barry University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Barry University (48% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $12,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $1,523 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $28,385)
- AU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($277 vs. $293)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/