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Overview |
Barnard | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 95% |
Admission |
Barnard | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $217 |
Diversity |
Barnard | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Barnard College is 755.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.8% higher at Barnard than SUNY at Albany ($60,478.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Barnard ($17,714 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 24.1% lower than costs at Barnard College ($15,598 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Barnard College (95% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 368.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($53,817 vs. $11,485)
Barnard vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 266 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than SUNY at Albany (92% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $11,100 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $55,800)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $3,218 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($17,847 vs. $21,065)
- Barnard graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($184 vs. $217)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/