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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 85% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Pitt?
- Bryn Mawr College is 193.5% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at Bryn Mawr than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($58,000.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Bryn Mawr ($24,286 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 46% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($12,360 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Bryn Mawr College (85% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 235.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($36,618 vs. $10,919)
Bryn Mawr vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 74 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $58,000)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/