Barnard vs. Northwestern vs. JHU ED

Barnard claims that it is ‘part’ of Columbia (but its not owned by Columbia, i.e., Barnard makes up its own curriculum and owns own buildings):

The diploma references both Barnard College and Columbia University…

That said, Barnard College is plenty prestigious on its own.

btw: I believe Columbia Teacher’s College is also quasi-independent, with its own admissions and finances.