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NYU Vanderbilt Columbia WUSTL Wellesley Tulane Duke Georgetown Vassar Rice Tufts Cornell| Emory University | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Barnard | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 45% |
Admission |
Emory | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1440/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $184 |
Diversity |
Emory | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Barnard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 3,442 students)
Emory vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Barnard?
- Barnard College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Barnard than Emory University ($60,478.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Emory ($26,009 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 13.8% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,016 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Barnard College (51% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 10% larger than aid received Emory University ($53,817 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 23 points higher than at Barnard (1357)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Barnard (31)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Emory vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Barnard? 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 Barnard and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Emory University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $66,900)
- Emory University students graduate with a $614 lower median federal student loan debt than Barnard graduates. ($17,233 vs. $17,847)
- Emory graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Barnard graduates. ($178 vs. $184)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/