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Overview |
AU | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 73% |
Admission |
AU | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
AU | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
AU | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 73% | ||
Campus |
AU | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,742 students)
AU vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Bryn Mawr than American University ($58,000.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Mawr College than AU ($39,072 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 14.9% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($15,706 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than American University (73% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 34.9% larger than aid received American University ($36,618 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or AU .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 94 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at AU (3.7)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
AU vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than American University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $61,500)
- American University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/