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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar F&M Cornell Dickinson College Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams| Barnard College | Gettysburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 95% |
Admission |
Barnard | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $227 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Barnard | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,854 students)
Barnard vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Barnard College ($61,760.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Gettysburg College ($26,009 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 29.7% lower than costs at Barnard College ($14,930 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Barnard College (95% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($53,817 vs. $43,239)
Barnard vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Barnard .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Gettysburg College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $60,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $4,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $22,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($184 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barnard students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/