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Overview |
Barnard | Pitt | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 85% |
Admission |
Barnard | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $278 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Barnard | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Pitt?
- Barnard College is 206.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at Barnard than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($60,478.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Barnard ($24,286 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 56.7% lower than costs at Barnard College ($12,360 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Barnard College (85% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 392.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($53,817 vs. $10,919)
Barnard vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 85 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (92% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $58,000)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,909)
- Barnard graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($184 vs. $278)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/