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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Saint Joseph's University?
- Bryn Mawr College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Bryn Mawr than Saint Joseph's University ($58,000.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Bryn Mawr ($33,777 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 18.1% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($15,285 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 22.8% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($36,618 vs. $29,822)
Bryn Mawr vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Bryn Mawr .
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Saint Joseph's University (87% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $61,500)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/