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Overview |
Bryn Athyn College | SU | ||
| Location | Bryn Athyn, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 285 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynathyn.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Athyn College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,140 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,140 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,449 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,305 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,720 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryn Athyn College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 463 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1253 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryn Athyn College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Athyn College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Bryn Athyn College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Bryn Athyn College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Athyn College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 285 students)
Bryn Athyn College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Athyn College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Bryn Athyn College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at SU than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($33,790.00 vs. $25,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than SU ($21,305 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 19.8% lower than costs at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($11,230 vs. $13,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($23,467 vs. $17,720)
Bryn Athyn College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Athyn College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Bryn Athyn College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 53 points higher than at Bryn Athyn College (952)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bryn Athyn College (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Bryn Athyn College (80%)
Bryn Athyn College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Athyn College or SU? 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 SU and Bryn Athyn College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (45% vs. 30%)
- More Bryn Athyn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/