<p>lorrainedelis, Huh? How does the acceptance rate of 30% I cited (Post #27) above that different from your 30-31% for Barnard (Post #28)?</p>
<p>By the way, the official acceptance rate for NYU CAS for Freshmen class of 2010 is pretty close to Barnard’s. According to NYU Admissions Office, 28% of CAS applicants received acceptance for Freshman year 2010. And, of course, Stern and Tisch are more selective (the former more “statistics driven” while the latter depends “relatively” more on artistic talent and potential).</p>
<p>As a Barnard graduate myself, I know for a fact Barnard produces many, many talented, successful, and productive graduates who contribute greatly to human society.</p>
<p>Really, the statistics and comparisons are way overdone, even with the Ivys. Many people are successful coming out of state universities, community colleges or just entering the labor force without a formal college education. Though college in general does help increase chances of getting employment and getting better paid employment for the average graduate (compared to someone with just a high school degree).</p>
<p>Enough said. The important things are: 1) the fit between the student and the school and 2) the student/ family’s ability to pay for college costs.</p>