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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Haverford College Stevens Swarthmore MHC Syracuse Drexel IIT Smith College| Rochester Institute of Technology | Bryn Mawr College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,863 | 1,666 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #182 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,136 | $61,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,136 | $61,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,516 | $18,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,753 | $39,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,931 | $39,997 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
RIT | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,269 | 3,278 | ||
| Admitted | 17,328 | 1,018 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 31.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 35.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1460 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
RIT | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
RIT | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
RIT | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 73% | ||
Campus |
RIT | 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 1,666 students)
RIT vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 9% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($61,190.00 vs. $56,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Bryn Mawr than Rochester Institute of Technology ($61,190.00 vs. $56,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryn Mawr College than RIT ($39,383 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 20.5% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($15,516 vs. $18,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Bryn Mawr College (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 25.3% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($39,997 vs. $31,931)
RIT vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 95 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Bryn Mawr (31.1%)
RIT vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT 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 RIT .
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (87% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $3,400 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $61,500)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/