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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 97% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Rhodes College | ||
| 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
- Rhodes College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (2,008 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Rhodes College?
- Bryn Mawr College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Bryn Mawr than Rhodes College ($58,000.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Bryn Mawr ($30,672 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 46.8% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($12,296 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Bryn Mawr College (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Rhodes College ($36,618 vs. $35,712)
Bryn Mawr vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 40 points higher than at Rhodes College (1306)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Rhodes College (30)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Bryn Mawr (3.85)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Rhodes College (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $59,400)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,217)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/