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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 61% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.87 | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Washington and Lee than Bryn Mawr College ($60,590.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Bryn Mawr ($24,733 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 6.7% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($16,920 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than Washington and Lee University (73% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($55,567 vs. $36,618)
Bryn Mawr vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 49 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Bryn Mawr (3.85)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Bryn Mawr College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $27,500 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $61,500)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/