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NYU Columbia Wellesley Penn State Vassar Cornell Syracuse Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University RIT Georgetown| Barnard College | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Drexel | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Barnard | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $271 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Drexel?
- Barnard College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Barnard than Drexel University ($60,478.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Drexel ($26,009 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 14% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,980 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Barnard College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 58.9% larger than aid received Drexel University ($53,817 vs. $33,861)
Barnard vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 143 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Drexel University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,243)
- Barnard graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($184 vs. $271)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel 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/