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RPI NYU Columbia Wellesley Clarkson Vassar Cornell UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel| Barnard College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | RIT | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 97% |
Admission |
Barnard | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $289 |
Diversity |
Barnard | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Barnard | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or RIT ?
- Barnard College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Barnard than Rochester Institute of Technology ($60,478.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than RIT ($26,009 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 29.3% lower than costs at Barnard College ($14,978 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Barnard College (97% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 84.8% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($53,817 vs. $29,122)
Barnard vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 106 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or RIT ? 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 RIT and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (92% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $2,000 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $64,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $10,153 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($17,847 vs. $28,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($184 vs. $289)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/