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Overview |
Wheaton College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Bryn Mawr, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 1,742 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | brynmawr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $58,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $58,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $18,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $39,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $36,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 3,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 1,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 30.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Bryn Mawr | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $61,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Bryn Mawr | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (2,885 students vs. 1,742 students)
Wheaton College vs. Bryn Mawr Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Bryn Mawr?
- Bryn Mawr College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Bryn Mawr than Wheaton College ($58,000.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Bryn Mawr ($29,961 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 54.4% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($11,690 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Bryn Mawr College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 50.9% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($36,618 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Bryn Mawr Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Bryn Mawr? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Mawr or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Mawr College (1346) is 32 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Bryn Mawr (30)
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Bryn Mawr Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is the same as at Bryn Mawr College (87% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Bryn Mawr graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryn Mawr students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/