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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Furman | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Furman?
- Bryn Mawr College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Bryn Mawr than Furman University ($58,000.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Bryn Mawr ($33,370 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 19.2% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($15,148 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Furman University ($36,618 vs. $36,384)
Bryn Mawr vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Bryn Mawr .
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Furman? 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 Furman and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is the same as at Furman University (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $557 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/