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Clemson UNC Chapel Hill Virginia Tech UNC Charlotte UofSC Penn State ASU ECU Ohio State Purdue Georgia Maryland| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Bryn Mawr College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NC State | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,700 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,276 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,748 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,852 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 73% |
Admission |
NC State | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,568 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 16,779 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 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 |
NC State | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $268 |
Diversity |
NC State | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
NC State | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NC State | 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 1,742 students)
NC State vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 787.5% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Bryn Mawr than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($58,000.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Bryn Mawr ($14,852 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 41.6% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($12,748 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (73% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 298.8% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,618 vs. $9,181)
NC State vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or NC State .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 82 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at NC State (3.83)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
NC State vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $4,300 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $57,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $5,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($20,782 vs. $26,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/