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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Bowdoin College Georgetown Wesley College BC Swarthmore BU Williams| Wesleyan University | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Barnard | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 45% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $184 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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
- Barnard College is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Barnard?
- Wesleyan University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Barnard for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Wesleyan University than Barnard College ($63,722.00 vs. $60,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Barnard ($21,270 vs. $26,009)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 6.5% lower than costs at Barnard College ($18,180 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barnard College than Wesleyan University (45% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Barnard College ($59,825 vs. $53,817)
Wesleyan University vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Wesleyan University vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is the same as at Barnard College (92% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $347 lower median federal student loan debt than Barnard graduates. ($17,500 vs. $17,847)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Barnard graduates. ($180 vs. $184)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/