Amherst vs Barnard
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Amherst CollegeAmherst, MACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Barnard CollegeNew York, NYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Barnard lists Mass every weekday.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Amherst has the lower price after aid: $1,086 a year, against $11,600 at Barnard.
- The average price after aid is lower at Amherst: $23,367 a year, against $28,800 at Barnard.
- Median debt is lower at Amherst: $13,740, against $18,000 at Barnard.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Amherst, MA
New York, NY
Setting
City
City
Students
1,910
3,353
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
9%
9%
Average SAT
1533
1520
ACT middle 50%
33–35
32–34
Graduation rate
94%
93%
First-year retention
97%
97%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,367
$28,800
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$1,086
$11,600
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$1,570
$15,374
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,478
$19,094
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,639
$24,753
Net price, over $110,000 income
$47,521
$51,378
Median debt
$13,740
$18,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$77,644
$80,516
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.