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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 97% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryn Mawr College is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,742 students vs. 1,074 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Pitt-Bradford?
- Bryn Mawr College is 324.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at Bryn Mawr than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($58,000.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Bryn Mawr ($16,505 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 74.7% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($10,332 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Bryn Mawr College (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 171.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($36,618 vs. $13,470)
Bryn Mawr vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 368 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $58,000)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/