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Overview |
Barton College | VSU | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Barton College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Barton College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Barton College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Barton College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or VSU?
- Barton College is 520.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108% higher at Barton College than Virginia State University ($34,400.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Barton College ($15,773 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 4% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($11,100 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 103.8% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($23,431 vs. $11,498)
Barton College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Barton College (959) is 102 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Barton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than VSU (89.7%)
Barton College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or VSU? 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 VSU and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Virginia State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Barton College earn on average $2,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($38,700 vs. $36,700)
- Barton College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Barton College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/