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Overview |
Baruch | Swarthmore | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Swarthmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | swarthmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Swarthmore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $18,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $20,715 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $47,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Baruch | Swarthmore | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 14,707 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 1,019 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 6.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1440/1560 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Swarthmore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Swarthmore | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $201 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Swarthmore | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Baruch | Swarthmore | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Swarthmore | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Swarthmore based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 1,625 students)
Baruch vs. Swarthmore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Swarthmore?
- Swarthmore College is 750.3% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($58,928.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296% higher at Swarthmore than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($58,928.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Swarthmore ($4,991 vs. $20,715)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Swarthmore College are 1.8% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($18,026 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Swarthmore College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Swarthmore College students is 406.2% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($47,703 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Swarthmore Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Swarthmore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Swarthmore or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at Swarthmore College (1431) is 201 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman Swarthmore students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than Swarthmore (6.9%)
Baruch vs. Swarthmore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch or Swarthmore? 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 Swarthmore and Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Swarthmore is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (95% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Swarthmore College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $8,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Swarthmore graduates. ($10,800 vs. $19,500)
- Baruch graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Swarthmore graduates. ($111 vs. $201)
- More Swarthmore graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/