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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond Haverford College William & Mary Swarthmore MHC Villanova Smith College| George Washington University | Bryn Mawr College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 73% |
Admission |
George Washington | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 73% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 1,742 students)
George Washington vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Bryn Mawr?
- George Washington University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at George Washington than Bryn Mawr College ($62,110.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Mawr College than George Washington ($39,072 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 14.8% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($15,720 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Bryn Mawr College (78% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 3.9% larger than aid received George Washington University ($36,618 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 52 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at George Washington (3.81)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
George Washington vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than George Washington University (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $61,500)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/