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TU Haverford College Swarthmore MHC Smith College Vassar Villanova Frostburg State University UMES Barnard Oberlin Maryland| Salisbury University | Bryn Mawr College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 1280/1495 | ||
| 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 |
Salisbury | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Salisbury | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,742 students)
Salisbury vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 667.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.7% higher at Bryn Mawr than Salisbury University ($58,000.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Bryn Mawr ($19,756 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 39% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($12,990 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Bryn Mawr College (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 429.4% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($36,618 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Salisbury vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Salisbury University (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $5,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/