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Overview |
Emory | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 73% |
Admission |
Emory | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emory | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emory | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 1,742 students)
Emory vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Bryn Mawr than Emory University ($58,000.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Bryn Mawr ($26,680 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 6.1% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($17,016 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than Emory University (73% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($48,914 vs. $36,618)
Emory vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 34 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Emory students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Bryn Mawr College (90% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $61,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $8,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($17,233 vs. $26,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($178 vs. $268)
- More Emory 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/