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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams Tufts Amherst| Barnard College | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Jefferson | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,353 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,078 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,078 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,582 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,738 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,190 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Barnard | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,803 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 940 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1453/1550 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Barnard | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $129 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Barnard | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,353 students)
Barnard vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Jefferson?
- Barnard College is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($64,078.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Barnard than Thomas Jefferson University ($64,078.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Jefferson ($27,738 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 19.3% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,246 vs. $20,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Barnard College (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 69.9% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($56,190 vs. $33,063)
Barnard vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Barnard (8%)
Barnard vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Barnard.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $56,000 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $66,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $5,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Barnard graduates. ($12,500 vs. $17,847)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Barnard graduates. ($129 vs. $184)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/