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Overview |
Barton College | Ship | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Barton College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Barton College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Barton College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Ship?
- Barton College is 259.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.4% higher at Barton College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($34,400.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Barton College ($21,462 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 3.9% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,100 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 208.6% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,431 vs. $7,593)
Barton College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 20 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Barton College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Barton College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Ship (87.8%)
Barton College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College or Ship? 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 Ship and Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Barton College (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,500 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $38,700)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/