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Overview |
Barry University | FSW | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Barry University | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Barry University | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $93 |
Diversity |
Barry University | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Barry University | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Barry University based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 6,958 students)
Barry University vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or FSW?
- Barry University is 1,213.6% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.2% higher at Barry University than Florida SouthWestern State College ($32,000.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Barry University ($7,792 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 17.7% lower than costs at Barry University ($10,044 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Florida SouthWestern State College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 327.1% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($24,466 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or Barry University .
- Accepted freshman Barry University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at FSW (3.06)
Barry University vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University or FSW? 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 FSW and Barry University.
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $12,200 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $19,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $28,385)
- FSW graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($93 vs. $293)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/