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George Washington Notre Dame Duke NYU Columbia Wellesley Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt UVA Northwestern Penn| Georgetown University | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Barnard | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 45% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1440/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $184 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Barnard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 3,442 students)
Georgetown vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Barnard?
- Georgetown University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Georgetown than Barnard College ($61,872.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Georgetown ($26,009 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgetown University are 2.9% lower than costs at Barnard College ($18,824 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barnard College than Georgetown University (45% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($53,817 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 59 points higher than at Barnard (1357)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Barnard (31)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Barnard (3.85)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Georgetown vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Barnard College (94% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $52,000 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $66,900)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $2,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Barnard graduates. ($15,500 vs. $17,847)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Barnard graduates. ($160 vs. $184)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/