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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | F&M | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 63% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 |
Bryn Mawr | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at F&M than Bryn Mawr College ($65,652.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Bryn Mawr ($31,135 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 20% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($15,040 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than Franklin and Marshall College (73% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 34.3% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($49,177 vs. $36,618)
Bryn Mawr vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Bryn Mawr .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or F&M? 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 F&M and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $400 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $61,500)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/