Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania · Private Nonprofit · 82.9% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 34/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is a very small private institution in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania, enrolling just 244 students and affiliated with the Swedenborgian New Church denomination. Its ROI score of 34 places it in the Below Benchmark tier, though key metrics including debt-to-earnings ratio and repayment rates are imputed or unavailable, limiting the precision of any financial assessment. Tuition is $28,917 per year, with a net price of $20,586 and a four-year cost estimate of $82,344. Six-year earnings data is unavailable; ten-year median earnings reach $40,457, which is modest. The payback period is 40.7 years, though it is computed from the limited data available and should be interpreted with caution. Median debt of $22,250 is moderate. Pell Grant recipients represent 40.3% of students. The college is a faith-community institution affiliated with the New Church tradition, and most program outcomes data is anchored to a single business administration program.
How Bryn Athyn College of the New Church scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- ROI Score34/100 - Below Benchmark tier of our scale (below 45). For context, 38% of the schools we score reach 60 or higher.
- Payback period40.7 years - The median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $28,917/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $28,917/yr |
| Average net price | $20,586/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $82,344 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $40,457 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | N/A |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,250 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $236 |
| Estimated payback period | 40.7 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 67.7% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 244 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $28,917/year, which covers tuition and fees only. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $20,586/year, or roughly $82,344 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $13,271/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $23,565/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $22,250, which works out to about $236 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. We do not have the six-year earnings figure needed to work out a debt-to-earnings ratio for this school.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,271 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $18,355 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $24,368 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,581 |
| $110,001+ | $23,565 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Students with family incomes below $30,000 pay a net price of $13,271 per year - roughly $53,000 over four years - the lowest net price across all income bands at Bryn Athyn. Given the 40.7-year payback estimate and incomplete earnings data, low-income students face the most uncertainty. The completion rate of 67.7% is a partial protection, but the limited program data makes financial planning difficult.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income families ($30,001 - $75,000) face net prices of $18,355 - $24,368. Families should use the net price calculator and assess whether the specific campus community and religious mission justify the cost over institutions with more robust outcome data.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Higher-income families ($75,001 and above) pay $20,581 - $23,565. Notably, the $75,001 - $110,000 band pays less than the lower middle-income bracket, reflecting aid structure irregularities. For families not reliant on loans, the intimate 244-student community and unique theological tradition may justify the cost - but earnings data remains insufficient to recommend Bryn Athyn on financial grounds alone.
Earnings by Major
Top 1 most popular majors at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $57,021 | - |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business Administration is the only program with tracked outcome data, and its 20 graduates report four-year earnings of $57,021. No debt or ratio data is available for a formal grade. The earnings figure is above the institution's ten-year median of $40,457. However, program-level data is insufficient to make strong comparative judgments.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | N/A | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | N/A | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 72.3% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | N/A | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Bryn Athyn College of the New Church’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 82.9% |
| Enrollment | 244 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 40.3% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $7,653 |
Bryn Athyn admits 82.9% of applicants and reports no standardized test score data, consistent with its small, community-focused enrollment model. Admission is functionally accessible; cultural and religious fit with the New Church tradition is the more meaningful enrollment qualifier.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (this school) | 34 | $20,586 | $40,457 |
| Allegheny College | 63 | $22,940 | $62,069 |
| Albright College | 56 | $20,024 | $58,700 |
| Faith International University | 33 | $22,662 | $51,006 |
| Dewey University-Hato Rey | 33 | $3,577 | $19,761 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka | 22 | $5,646 | $36,545 |
Who Thrives Here
Bryn Athyn is suited for students who are members of or deeply aligned with the Swedenborgian New Church tradition and for whom the religious community and intimate academic environment are the primary enrollment drivers.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church scores 34/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $20,586 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $40,457 ten years after entry, we estimate the payback period at about 40.7 years. In our view that makes the financial case a hard one to make on the numbers alone, but those numbers are averages: your major, your aid package and what you want from a degree all change the picture, so run your own numbers before you commit.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, a long payback period.
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church: Common Questions
Is Bryn Athyn College of the New Church worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church scores 34/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $20,586 a year after aid against $40,457 in typical earnings ten years out, we estimate the payback period at about 40.7 years. Your major and aid package can change the picture, so run your own numbers.
How much does Bryn Athyn College of the New Church cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $20,586 a year, or roughly $82,344 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Bryn Athyn College of the New Church graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $40,457 ten years after enrolling, at or below the $41,800 median for high-school graduates (NCES, 2022). With little earnings gap to cover the cost, the financial return is hard to make.
How long does it take to pay off Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 40.7 years for Bryn Athyn College of the New Church. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
What is the graduation rate at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church?
The six-year graduation rate is 67.7%, at or above the 64% national average for four-year schools (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.