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NYU Columbia Wellesley Emory Miami Vassar SMU Cornell LSU University of Richmond Georgetown Case Western| Tulane University | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Barnard | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,027 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,666 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,666 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,346 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,263 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,747 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 45% |
Admission |
Tulane | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,615 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,621 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.5% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.9% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Tulane | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $184 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Tulane | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Barnard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 3,442 students)
Tulane vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Barnard?
- Barnard College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Barnard than Tulane University ($60,478.00 vs. $58,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Tulane ($26,009 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 11.6% lower than costs at Barnard College ($17,346 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Barnard College (66% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 75% larger than aid received Tulane University ($53,817 vs. $30,747)
Tulane vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 11 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Tulane students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Barnard (31)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Tulane has a higher acceptance rate (11.5%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Tulane vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $9,682 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($17,847 vs. $27,529)
- Barnard graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($184 vs. $284)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/