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Overview |
UMBC | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 73% |
Admission |
UMBC | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UMBC | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 73% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,742 students)
UMBC vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 540.5% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.6% higher at Bryn Mawr than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($58,000.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Bryn Mawr ($17,692 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 34.9% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($13,378 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Bryn Mawr College (92% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 311.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($36,618 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 137 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Bryn Mawr students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bryn Mawr (3.85)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
UMBC vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (87% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $2,000 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/