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William & Mary Villanova NYU Columbia Wellesley UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Davidson Vassar Colgate| Barnard College | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | New York, NY | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 57% |
Admission |
Barnard | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $218 |
Diversity |
Barnard | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Barnard | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 3,442 students)
Barnard vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or University of Richmond?
- Barnard College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Barnard than University of Richmond ($60,478.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than University of Richmond ($26,009 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 30.2% lower than costs at Barnard College ($14,870 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Barnard College (57% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 16% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($53,817 vs. $46,385)
Barnard vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 20 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Barnard students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or University of Richmond? 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 of Richmond and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than University of Richmond (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $7,000 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($17,847 vs. $21,148)
- Barnard graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($184 vs. $218)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/