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Overview |
Barry University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Barry University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 22%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Barry University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $268 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Barry University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barry University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 6,646 students)
Barry University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Columbia College?
- Barry University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Barry University than Columbia College Chicago ($32,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than Columbia College ($20,207 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 52.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,820 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($24,466 vs. $18,020)
Barry University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Barry University .
- Accepted freshman Barry University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Barry University (41% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $2,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,385)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($268 vs. $293)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/