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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Drexel | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 |
Bryn Mawr | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Drexel?
- Bryn Mawr College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Bryn Mawr than Drexel University ($58,000.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Mawr College than Drexel ($39,072 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 6.3% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($16,980 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Drexel University ($36,618 vs. $33,861)
Bryn Mawr vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 132 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Drexel University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $61,500)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,243)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/