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BU BC Tufts NYU Columbia Babson Wellesley Brandeis University Vassar Bentley UMass George Washington| Northeastern University | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Barnard | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 45% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 |
Northeastern | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $184 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | 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
- Northeastern University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 3,442 students)
Northeastern vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Barnard?
- Barnard College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Barnard than Northeastern University ($60,478.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Northeastern ($26,009 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 5.1% lower than costs at Barnard College ($18,430 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Barnard College (82% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($53,817 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 78 points higher than at Barnard (1357)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Barnard (31)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Barnard (3.85)
- Barnard has a higher acceptance rate (8.8%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Northeastern University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $10,028 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,875)
- Barnard graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($184 vs. $288)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/