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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State Haverford College| University of Maryland College Park | Bryn Mawr College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 73% |
Admission |
Maryland | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Academics |
Maryland | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Maryland | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 1,742 students)
Maryland vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 498.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Bryn Mawr than University of Maryland College Park ($58,000.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Bryn Mawr ($16,210 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 23.8% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($14,576 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Mawr College than University of Maryland College Park (73% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 226% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($36,618 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 31 points higher than at Maryland (1315)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Maryland vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than University of Maryland College Park (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $6,800 more per year than Bryn Mawr graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $61,500)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Maryland 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/