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CofC PC Coastal Carolina Wingate University GWU Clemson ECU AU North Greenville University UofSC Newberry College Campbell University| Barton College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barton College | CSU | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Barton College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barton College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Barton College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or CSU?
- Barton College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Barton College than Charleston Southern University ($34,400.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Barton College ($17,536 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 1.4% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($11,100 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Barton College ($26,417 vs. $23,431)
Barton College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 71 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than CSU (86.8%)
Barton College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or CSU? 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 CSU and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Charleston Southern University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $38,700)
- Charleston Southern University and Barton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Barton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/