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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 66% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or William & Mary?
- Bryn Mawr College is 232.7% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Bryn Mawr than College of William and Mary ($58,000.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Bryn Mawr ($25,688 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 30.5% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($13,828 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than College of William and Mary (73% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 142% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($36,618 vs. $15,134)
Bryn Mawr vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 7 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at William & Mary (30)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have at the same average high school GPA (3.85) as students at William & Mary (3.85)
- William & Mary has a higher acceptance rate (33.5%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Bryn Mawr College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $7,200 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $61,500)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/