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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Georgetown UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Swarthmore BU Williams| Barnard College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,353 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #34 | #44 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,078 | $63,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,078 | $63,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,582 | $17,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,738 | $27,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,190 | $55,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 34% |
Admission |
Barnard | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,803 | 17,479 | ||
| Admitted | 940 | 3,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 21.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75.6% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1453/1550 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Barnard | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $237 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Barnard | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 3,353 students)
Barnard vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Wake Forest?
- Barnard College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Wake Forest for in-state tuition ($64,078.00 vs. $63,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Barnard than Wake Forest University ($64,078.00 vs. $63,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Wake Forest ($27,738 vs. $27,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wake Forest University are 15.3% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,848 vs. $20,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barnard College than Wake Forest University (48% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 2% larger than aid received Wake Forest University ($56,190 vs. $55,090)
Barnard vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Barnard .
- Wake Forest has a higher acceptance rate (21.6%) than Barnard (8%)
Barnard vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Wake Forest University (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $5,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($17,847 vs. $23,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($184 vs. $237)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wake Forest students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/