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Overview |
UD | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 73% |
Admission |
UD | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 |
UD | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
UD | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UD | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,742 students)
UD vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 333.8% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at Bryn Mawr than University of Delaware ($58,000.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Bryn Mawr ($18,044 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 26.8% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($14,234 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Bryn Mawr College (88% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 195.9% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($36,618 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or UD .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 148 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Bryn Mawr (3.85)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
UD vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than University of Delaware (87% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $200 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,000)
- UD graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/