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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Georgetown BC Swarthmore BU Williams Tufts Amherst| Wheaton College | Barnard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | Barnard | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 3,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #35 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | barnard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Barnard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $60,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $60,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $19,364 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $26,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $53,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 45% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Barnard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 12,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 1,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 8.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 |
Wheaton College | Barnard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Barnard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $66,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,847 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $184 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Barnard | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Barnard | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Barnard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Barnard?
- Barnard College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Barnard than Wheaton College ($60,478.00 vs. $59,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Wheaton College ($26,009 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 30.8% lower than costs at Barnard College ($14,800 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Barnard College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($53,817 vs. $41,665)
Wheaton College vs. Barnard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Barnard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barnard or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Wheaton College vs. Barnard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Wheaton College (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $53,700)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($184 vs. $268)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/