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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 0% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or PennWest California?
- Bryn Mawr College is 651.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 401.1% higher at Bryn Mawr than PennWest California ($58,000.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 73.3% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($10,416 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than PennWest California (73% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($36,618 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 424 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Bryn Mawr vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than PennWest California (87% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $19,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/