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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams Tufts Amherst| Washington College | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | Barnard | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 45% |
Admission |
Washington College | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $184 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Barnard College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Barnard?
- Barnard College is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Barnard than Washington College ($60,478.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Washington College ($26,009 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 40% lower than costs at Barnard College ($13,834 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Barnard College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 50.8% larger than aid received Washington College ($53,817 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Washington College vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Washington College (92% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $50,800)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $6,403 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $24,250)
- Barnard graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Washington College graduates. ($184 vs. $250)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/