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Haverford College Swarthmore MHC Smith College Vassar Villanova Barnard Oberlin Lehigh Wellesley NYU Sarah Lawrence| Bryn Mawr College | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Jefferson?
- Bryn Mawr College is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Bryn Mawr than Thomas Jefferson University ($58,000.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Bryn Mawr ($28,110 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 22.7% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($14,715 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 12.7% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($36,618 vs. $32,486)
Bryn Mawr vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Bryn Mawr .
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Bryn Mawr.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $61,400 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $61,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/