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Overview |
Barnard | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 73% |
Admission |
Barnard | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Barnard | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $222 |
Diversity |
Barnard | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Barnard | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or SUNY Cortland?
- Barnard College is 755.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.2% higher at Barnard than SUNY College at Cortland ($60,478.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Barnard ($18,304 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 42.2% lower than costs at Barnard College ($13,620 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Cortland than Barnard College (73% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 474.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($53,817 vs. $9,369)
Barnard vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $19,600 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $47,300)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $3,653 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($17,847 vs. $21,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($184 vs. $222)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland 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/