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Overview |
Davidson | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 73% |
Admission |
Davidson | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1280/1495 | ||
| 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $268 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Davidson | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davidson College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,742 students)
Davidson vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Bryn Mawr than Davidson College ($58,000.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Bryn Mawr ($26,704 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 14.6% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($15,750 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than Davidson College (73% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 27% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($46,496 vs. $36,618)
Davidson vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Davidson College (1355) is 9 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Davidson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Bryn Mawr College (92% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $61,500)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,000)
- Davidson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($175 vs. $268)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/