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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams Tufts Amherst| Barnard College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | BC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,353 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,078 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,078 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,582 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,738 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,190 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Barnard | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,803 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 940 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1453/1550 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | BC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Barnard | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barnard College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (3,353 students vs. 1,436 students)
Barnard vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or BC?
- Barnard College is 59% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($64,078.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Barnard than Bridgewater College ($64,078.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Barnard ($19,660 vs. $27,738)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 43.2% lower than costs at Barnard College ($14,370 vs. $20,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Barnard College (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 54.6% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($56,190 vs. $36,350)
Barnard vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 323 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Barnard (8%)
Barnard vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or BC? 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 BC and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Bridgewater College (92% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $23,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $43,100)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/