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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | W&J | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,742 students vs. 1,151 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or W&J?
- Bryn Mawr College is 16.9% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Bryn Mawr than Washington & Jefferson College ($58,000.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Bryn Mawr ($25,636 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 33.5% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($13,524 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($38,963 vs. $36,618)
Bryn Mawr vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Bryn Mawr .
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or W&J? 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 W&J and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $4,600 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $56,900)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/