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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 57% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $218 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | University of Richmond | ||
| 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
- University of Richmond is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 4% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at University of Richmond than Bryn Mawr College ($60,330.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Bryn Mawr ($29,248 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 21.4% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($14,870 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than University of Richmond (73% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 26.7% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($46,385 vs. $36,618)
Bryn Mawr vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 9 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Bryn Mawr vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than University of Richmond (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $12,400 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $61,500)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $4,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($21,148 vs. $26,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($218 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/