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NYU Columbia Wellesley Fairfield University Vassar Cornell Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn| Barnard College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Providence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 81% |
Admission |
Barnard | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Barnard | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Providence?
- Barnard College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Barnard than Providence College ($60,478.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Providence ($26,009 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 17.1% lower than costs at Barnard College ($16,540 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Barnard College (81% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 73.8% larger than aid received Providence College ($53,817 vs. $30,971)
Barnard vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Providence? 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 Providence and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Providence College (92% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/