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NYU Columbia Wellesley Case Western Vassar Cornell RPI Colgate BU Lehigh Georgetown Hamilton College| Barnard College | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | U of R | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,353 | 12,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,078 | $63,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,078 | $63,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,582 | $18,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,738 | $40,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,190 | $41,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 74% |
Admission |
Barnard | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,803 | 21,680 | ||
| Admitted | 940 | 7,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 35.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.6% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1453/1550 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Barnard | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $253 |
Diversity |
Barnard | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Barnard | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 3,353 students)
Barnard vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or U of R?
- Barnard College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($64,078.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Barnard than University of Rochester ($64,078.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than U of R ($27,738 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 8.8% lower than costs at Barnard College ($18,924 vs. $20,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Barnard College (74% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 34.7% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($56,190 vs. $41,700)
Barnard vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Barnard .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Barnard (8%)
Barnard vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or U of R? 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 U of R and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than University of Rochester (92% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $4,100 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $6,653 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($17,847 vs. $24,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($184 vs. $253)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/