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Overview |
Barton College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | philau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $13,005 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $28,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $26,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Barton College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,451 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $283 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Barton College | Philadelphia University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | - | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Philadelphia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Philadelphia University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (3,746 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. Philadelphia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Philadelphia University?
- Philadelphia University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Philadelphia University than Barton College ($38,160.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barton College than Philadelphia University ($23,443 vs. $28,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 17.2% lower than costs at Philadelphia University ($11,100 vs. $13,005)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Philadelphia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philadelphia University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Barton College ($26,568 vs. $23,431)
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Philadelphia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Philadelphia University or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Philadelphia University (1083) is 124 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Philadelphia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Philadelphia University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Barton College (3.25)
Barton College vs. Philadelphia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or Philadelphia University? 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 Philadelphia University and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Philadelphia University is higher than Barton College (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Philadelphia University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $38,700)
- Barton College students graduate with a $451 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,451)
- Barton College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($279 vs. $283)
- More Philadelphia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/