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Overview |
Emerson | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 73% |
Admission |
Emerson | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 1,742 students)
Emerson vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Bryn Mawr than Emerson College ($58,000.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Mawr College than Emerson ($39,072 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Mawr College are 8.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,050 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Bryn Mawr College (78% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 50.3% larger than aid received Emerson College ($36,618 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 135 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Emerson vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Emerson College (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/