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UMBC NYU Columbia Wellesley TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Vassar Ohio State Cornell| University of Maryland College Park | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Barnard | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 45% |
Admission |
Maryland | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $184 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Maryland | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Barnard based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 3,442 students)
Maryland vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Barnard?
- Barnard College is 523.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Barnard than University of Maryland College Park ($60,478.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Barnard ($16,210 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 32.8% lower than costs at Barnard College ($14,576 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland College Park than Barnard College (48% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 379.1% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($53,817 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 42 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Maryland vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than University of Maryland College Park (92% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $1,400 more per year than Barnard graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $66,900)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $1,653 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($17,847 vs. $19,500)
- Barnard graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($184 vs. $201)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/