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Overview |
Grinnell | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 73% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grinnell | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $268 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Grinnell | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | 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
- Grinnell College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 1,742 students)
Grinnell vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Bryn Mawr?
- Grinnell College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Grinnell than Bryn Mawr College ($60,988.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grinnell College than Bryn Mawr ($33,467 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 19.9% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($15,048 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Bryn Mawr College (91% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($42,231 vs. $36,618)
Grinnell vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 56 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Bryn Mawr (3.85)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Bryn Mawr College (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Grinnell graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $59,500)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $12,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($13,170 vs. $26,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($136 vs. $268)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/