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St. Thomas University MDC Florida College UWM FIU Nova Stetson University Rollins Stritch FGCU FAU FSCJ| Barry University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barry University | CUW | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Barry University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $247 |
Diversity |
Barry University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Barry University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barry University is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 4,988 students)
Barry University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or CUW?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at CUW than Barry University ($32,770.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than CUW ($20,207 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 2.9% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($11,820 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($24,466 vs. $23,477)
Barry University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Barry University .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 140 points higher than at Barry University (926)
- Incoming CUW students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barry University (19)
- Accepted freshman Barry University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CUW (3.52)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or CUW? 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 CUW and Barry University.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Barry University (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $3,500 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $4,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($23,925 vs. $28,385)
- CUW graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($247 vs. $293)
- More CUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/