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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Bryn Mawr College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 57% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Virginia Tech?
- Bryn Mawr College is 379.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Bryn Mawr than Virginia Tech ($58,000.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Bryn Mawr ($19,301 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 42.4% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($12,680 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than Virginia Tech (73% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 378.7% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($36,618 vs. $7,649)
Bryn Mawr vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 136 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bryn Mawr (3.85)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Virginia Tech (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $3,500 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $61,500)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $2,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/