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Overview |
UConn | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 73% |
Admission |
UConn | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1280/1495 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UConn | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
UConn | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 1,742 students)
UConn vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 270.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Bryn Mawr than University of Connecticut ($58,000.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Bryn Mawr ($23,985 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 32.5% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($13,622 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Bryn Mawr College (84% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 149.5% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($36,618 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 96 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
UConn vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than University of Connecticut (87% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $500 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,500)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/