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Lehigh Bucknell NYU Columbia Wellesley Villanova Vassar Fordham Cornell Union College Skidmore College Colgate| Barnard College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
Barnard | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $268 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Barnard | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Lafayette 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,729 students)
Barnard vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Lafayette College?
- Barnard College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Barnard than Lafayette College ($60,478.00 vs. $58,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Lafayette College ($26,009 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 11.7% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,336 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Barnard College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 115.4% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($53,817 vs. $24,981)
Barnard vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 63 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Lafayette College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($184 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barnard students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/