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Overview |
ASU | Barton College | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 1,259 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #960 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $35,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $35,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $23,804 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $24,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 2,228 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
ASU | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 1,259 students)
ASU vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Barton College?
- Barton College is 739.2% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($35,600.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Barton College than Appalachian State University ($35,600.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Barton College ($14,712 vs. $23,804)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Barton College ($12,258 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 217% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($24,334 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 198 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming ASU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than ASU (88.6%)
ASU vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Barton 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 Barton College and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Barton College (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $38,700)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/