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NYU Columbia Wellesley Vassar Cornell Haverford College Swarthmore MHC Georgetown Smith College BC BU| Barnard College | Bryn Mawr College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barnard | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,442 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #35 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barnard.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barnard | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,478 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,478 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,364 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,009 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,817 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 73% |
Admission |
Barnard | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,009 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,056 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.8% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 66% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 4, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Barnard | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barnard | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,900 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,847 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $184 | $268 |
Diversity |
Barnard | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 97% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Barnard | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Barnard | 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
- Barnard College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (3,442 students vs. 1,742 students)
Barnard vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barnard or Bryn Mawr?
- Barnard College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($60,478.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Barnard than Bryn Mawr College ($60,478.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barnard College than Bryn Mawr ($26,009 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Mawr College are 7.3% lower than costs at Barnard College ($18,050 vs. $19,364)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than Barnard College (73% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barnard College students is 47% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($53,817 vs. $36,618)
Barnard vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barnard or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Barnard .
- The average SAT score at Barnard College (1357) is 11 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Barnard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Barnard students have at the same average high school GPA (3.85) as students at Bryn Mawr (3.85)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Barnard (8.8%)
Barnard vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barnard 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 Barnard.
- The graduation rate at Barnard is higher than Bryn Mawr College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Barnard College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($66,900 vs. $61,500)
- Barnard College students graduate with a $8,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($17,847 vs. $26,000)
- Barnard graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($184 vs. $268)
- More Barnard graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/