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Overview |
Augustana | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Augustana | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,742 students)
Augustana vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Bryn Mawr than Augustana College ($58,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Bryn Mawr ($24,660 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 53.2% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($11,782 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Augustana College ($36,618 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Augustana vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Augustana College (87% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $55,100)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/