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Overview |
Barry University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Barry University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $227 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Barry University | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 2,854 students)
Barry University vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 93% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at Gettysburg College than Barry University ($61,760.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than Gettysburg College ($20,207 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 26.3% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($11,820 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 76.7% larger than aid received Barry University ($43,239 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Barry University .
- Barry University has a higher acceptance rate (59.6%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Barry University vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Barry University (85% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Barry University graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $49,600)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $6,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $28,385)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($227 vs. $293)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/