2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$24,396
Net Price
91%
Admitted
17%
Enrolled
47%
Graduation Rate
6/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 258. In 2021, there were 7 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
7
Total Enrollment
258
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
General Psychology | 7 |
Total Graduates | 7 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 498 students applied to the Bryn Athyn College of the New Church. The university admitted 91% and 17% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Pennsylvania universities is 6,852. On average, all Pennsylvania institutions admit 77% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 48%. Compared to all Pennsylvania four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.
The overall graduation rate for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is 47%, compared to 66% for all Pennsylvania universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 53%.
Compare BACNC to Pennsylvania Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Bryn Athyn College of the New Church to the average of all Pennsylvania four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
BACNC
498
Applicants
91%
Percent Admitted
17%
Percent Enrolled
48%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
PA Colleges
6,852
Applicants
77%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 32 or 63% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 19 or 37% part-time faculty members employed at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 32 or 63%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
BACNC
6 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
63%
Percent Full-Time
37%
Percent Part-Time
63%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
PA Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
52%
Percent Full-Time
48%
Percent Part-Time
51%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $24,408, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,000.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $19,671 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,455.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $12,984 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,571 |
Total Living Expenses | $15,555 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $24,408 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,000 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $40,963 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $19,671 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,455 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $21,126 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is $24,396. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Bryn Athyn College of the New Church to all Pennsylvania universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
BACNC
$40,963
Cost to Attend
$13,951
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$24,396
Net Price
PA Colleges
$45,060
Cost to Attend
$18,452
Average Financial Aid
92%
Percent Receiving Aid
$21,691
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 50 or 94%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 249 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $13,951.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 249 | $13,951 |
Pell Grants | 110 | $4,678 |
Federal Student Loans | 155 | $6,480 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Bryn Athyn College of the New Church to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
BACNC
249
Grant or Scholarship Aid
48%
Grants or Scholarships
110
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
155
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
PA Colleges
3,134
Grant or Scholarship Aid
49%
Grants or Scholarships
1,217
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
2,090
Federal Student Loans
32%
Federal Student Loans
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