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Overview |
Barry University | CU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barry University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Barry University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $224 |
Diversity |
Barry University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Barry University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Barry University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 2,588 students)
Barry University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or CU?
- Barry University is 27% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Barry University than Cumberland University ($32,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Barry University ($18,528 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 31.5% lower than costs at Barry University ($8,990 vs. $11,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barry University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($24,466 vs. $22,145)
Barry University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Barry University .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 63 points higher than at Barry University (926)
- Incoming CU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Barry University (19)
- Accepted freshman Barry University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CU (3.3)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or CU? 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 CU and Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Barry University is higher than Cumberland University (35% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $9,700 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $6,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $28,385)
- CU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($224 vs. $293)
- More CU 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/