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Overview |
Northeastern | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 73% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 |
Northeastern | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Northeastern | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | 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
- Northeastern University is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 1,742 students)
Northeastern vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Bryn Mawr?
- Northeastern University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Bryn Mawr for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Northeastern than Bryn Mawr College ($59,100.00 vs. $58,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Bryn Mawr ($35,827 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Mawr College are 2.1% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($18,050 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Bryn Mawr College (82% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Bryn Mawr College ($42,331 vs. $36,618)
Northeastern vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 89 points higher than at Bryn Mawr (1346)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Bryn Mawr (3.85)
- Bryn Mawr has a higher acceptance rate (30.7%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Northeastern University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $61,500)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,875)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($268 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/