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Overview |
Vassar | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 1,666 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,870 | $61,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,870 | $61,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,415 | $18,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,733 | $39,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,840 | $39,997 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 73% |
Admission |
Vassar | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,145 | 3,278 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 1,018 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 31.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 35.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1550 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $268 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Vassar | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vassar College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,666 students)
Vassar vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Bryn Mawr?
- Vassar College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $61,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Vassar than Bryn Mawr College ($66,870.00 vs. $61,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Bryn Mawr ($29,733 vs. $39,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 7.3% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($17,415 vs. $18,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than Vassar College (73% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 34.6% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($53,840 vs. $39,997)
Vassar vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 59 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bryn Mawr (3.85)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (31.1%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Vassar vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Bryn Mawr College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $10,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($15,780 vs. $26,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($163 vs. $268)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/