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Overview |
Barry University | PSC | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Barry University | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Barry University | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $98 |
Diversity |
Barry University | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Barry University | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than Barry University based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 6,958 students)
Barry University vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or PSC?
- Barry University is 1,188.8% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.2% higher at Barry University than Polk State College ($32,000.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Barry University ($9,588 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 41.7% lower than costs at Barry University ($8,339 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Polk State College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 672.3% larger than aid received Polk State College ($24,466 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Barry University .
Barry University vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or PSC? 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 PSC and Barry University.
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $15,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $18,885 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($9,500 vs. $28,385)
- PSC graduates are paying $195 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($98 vs. $293)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/