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Overview |
Baruch | Vassar | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Baruch | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $163 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Baruch | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 2,459 students)
Baruch vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 821.2% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 329% higher at Vassar than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($63,840.00 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 Vassar ($4,991 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 10.8% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($16,560 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Vassar College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 432.7% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($50,193 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 175 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Baruch (3.7)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Baruch vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $58,400)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $4,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Vassar graduates. ($10,800 vs. $15,780)
- Baruch graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Vassar graduates. ($111 vs. $163)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/