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AU Georgetown NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Northeastern Cornell BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary| George Washington University | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Barnard | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 45% |
Admission |
George Washington | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $184 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 60% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Barnard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 3,442 students)
George Washington vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Barnard?
- George Washington University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at George Washington than Barnard College ($62,110.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than George Washington ($26,009 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 23.2% lower than costs at Barnard College ($15,720 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Barnard College (78% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 52.6% larger than aid received George Washington University ($53,817 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 63 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Barnard (8.8%)
George Washington vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than George Washington University (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $7,115 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($17,847 vs. $24,962)
- Barnard graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($184 vs. $258)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/