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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Ship | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 91% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Ship?
- Bryn Mawr College is 506.1% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 477.2% higher at Bryn Mawr than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($58,000.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Bryn Mawr ($21,462 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 56.4% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($11,538 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Bryn Mawr College (91% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 382.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($36,618 vs. $7,593)
Bryn Mawr vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 367 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Ship? 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 Ship and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (87% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/