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Overview |
Barry University | F&M | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Barry University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Barry University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $227 |
Diversity |
Barry University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Barry University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 1,990 students)
Barry University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 105.2% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at F&M than Barry University ($65,652.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than F&M ($20,207 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 27.2% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,820 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 101% larger than aid received Barry University ($49,177 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Barry University .
- Barry University has a higher acceptance rate (59.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Barry University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or F&M? 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 F&M and Barry University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Barry University (85% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Barry University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,600)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $6,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,385)
- F&M graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($227 vs. $293)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/