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Fairfield University Holy Cross Haverford College Fordham Bentley Swarthmore BC MHC URI UConn Syracuse Smith College| Bryn Mawr College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Providence | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 81% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Providence?
- Bryn Mawr College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Bryn Mawr than Providence College ($58,000.00 vs. $56,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Mawr College than Providence ($39,072 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 9.1% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($16,540 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Bryn Mawr College (81% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 18.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($36,618 vs. $30,971)
Bryn Mawr vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Bryn Mawr .
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Providence? 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 Providence and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Providence College (87% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $61,500)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/