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NYU Columbia Wellesley Penn State Binghamton University UB Vassar Fordham UVM Cornell Drexel RIT| Barnard College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Syracuse | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 77% |
Admission |
Barnard | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barnard | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Barnard | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Syracuse?
- Barnard College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Barnard than Syracuse University ($60,478.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Syracuse ($26,009 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 12.8% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,170 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Barnard College (77% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 54.9% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($53,817 vs. $34,737)
Barnard vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 162 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Syracuse University (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $65,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($184 vs. $279)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/