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NYU Columbia Wellesley Pratt Institute Vassar Cornell Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams MICA| Barnard College | Rhode Island School of Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | RISD | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 34% |
Admission |
Barnard | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Barnard | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 2,620 students)
Barnard vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or RISD?
- Barnard College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Barnard than Rhode Island School of Design ($60,478.00 vs. $56,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than RISD ($26,009 vs. $39,800)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 27.1% lower than costs at Barnard College ($15,234 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barnard College than Rhode Island School of Design (45% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 43.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($53,817 vs. $37,480)
Barnard vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 84 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at RISD (3.71)
- RISD has a higher acceptance rate (17.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or RISD? 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 RISD and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $15,800 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $51,100)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RISD students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/