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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Villanova Baruch Syracuse Lafayette College Binghamton University Cornell Bentley George Washington| Barnard College | Fordham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Fordham | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 96% |
Admission |
Barnard | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $268 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Fordham | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Fordham?
- Barnard College is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Barnard than Fordham University ($60,478.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Fordham ($26,009 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barnard College are 8.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($19,364 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Barnard College (96% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 62.4% larger than aid received Fordham University ($53,817 vs. $33,129)
Barnard vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 84 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Fordham University (92% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $64,200)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($184 vs. $268)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham 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/