Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
St. Thomas University UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF MDC FAU Florida College USF Main Campus FIU Nova| Barry University | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Barry University | JU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Barry University | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $43,520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Barry University | JU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Barry University | JU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Barry University | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $233 |
Diversity |
Barry University | JU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Barry University | JU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | JU | ||
| 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 JU based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 3,837 students)
Barry University vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 36% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at JU than Barry University ($43,520.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than JU ($20,207 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 35.2% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,820 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 30.7% larger than aid received Barry University ($31,988 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Barry University .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Barry University (3.6)
- Barry University has a higher acceptance rate (59.6%) than JU (57.7%)
Barry University vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or JU? 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 JU and Barry University.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Barry University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Barry University graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $49,600)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $5,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($22,621 vs. $28,385)
- JU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($233 vs. $293)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/