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TCU Baylor NYU Columbia Wellesley UT Austin UT Dallas Texas A&M Vassar Tulane Cornell Rice| Barnard College | Southern Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | SMU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 73% |
Admission |
Barnard | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $222 |
Diversity |
Barnard | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Barnard | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or SMU?
- Barnard College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Barnard than Southern Methodist University ($60,478.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than SMU ($26,009 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Methodist University are 9.1% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,750 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than Barnard College (73% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 52.3% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($53,817 vs. $35,344)
Barnard vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 27 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or SMU? 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 SMU and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Southern Methodist University (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $3,653 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($17,847 vs. $21,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($184 vs. $222)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/