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Overview |
JCU | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
JCU | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1280/1495 | ||
| 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 |
JCU | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
JCU | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
JCU | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 73% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- John Carroll University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,742 students)
JCU vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Bryn Mawr than John Carroll University ($58,000.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Bryn Mawr ($30,496 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 36.7% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($13,200 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 20.4% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,618 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 219 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
JCU vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and JCU.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than John Carroll University (87% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $3,900 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $57,600)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/