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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon Haverford College ASU| Bryn Mawr College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | JMU | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 33% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or JMU?
- Bryn Mawr College is 654.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.4% higher at Bryn Mawr than James Madison University ($58,000.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Bryn Mawr ($18,274 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 49.9% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($12,040 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than James Madison University (73% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 263.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($36,618 vs. $10,081)
Bryn Mawr vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 212 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or JMU? 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 JMU and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than James Madison University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $1,200 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/