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Overview |
Bryn Athyn College | F&M | ||
| Location | Bryn Athyn, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 285 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynathyn.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Athyn College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,140 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,140 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,449 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,305 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,720 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
Bryn Athyn College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 463 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1253 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bryn Athyn College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Athyn College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
Bryn Athyn College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Bryn Athyn College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Athyn College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 285 students)
Bryn Athyn College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Athyn College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 161.1% more expensive to attend than Bryn Athyn College for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.1% higher at F&M than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($65,652.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than F&M ($21,305 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church are 11.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,449 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than Franklin and Marshall College (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 177.5% larger than aid received Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($49,177 vs. $17,720)
Bryn Athyn College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Athyn College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Bryn Athyn College .
- Bryn Athyn College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than F&M (36.2%)
Bryn Athyn College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Athyn College or F&M? 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 F&M and Bryn Athyn College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (85% vs. 30%)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Athyn College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/