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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Bryn Mawr College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 1,666 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $61,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $61,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $18,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $39,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $39,997 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 73% |
Admission |
Colgate | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 3,278 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 1,018 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 31.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 35.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $268 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Colgate | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Bryn Mawr | ||
| 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (3,146 students vs. 1,666 students)
Colgate vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Bryn Mawr?
- Colgate University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $61,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Colgate than Bryn Mawr College ($66,622.00 vs. $61,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Bryn Mawr ($26,954 vs. $39,383)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 11.3% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($16,790 vs. $18,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than Colgate University (73% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 41.8% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($56,696 vs. $39,997)
Colgate vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 28 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Colgate (3.77)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (31.1%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Bryn Mawr? 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 Bryn Mawr and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Bryn Mawr College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $61,500)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $9,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($166 vs. $268)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/