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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | WCU | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 64% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or WCU?
- Bryn Mawr College is 651.7% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.7% higher at Bryn Mawr than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($58,000.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Bryn Mawr ($22,973 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 26.9% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($14,228 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 572.8% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($36,618 vs. $5,443)
Bryn Mawr vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Bryn Mawr .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 274 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr or WCU? 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 WCU and Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $12,500 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/