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Overview |
Arcadia | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Bryant University than Arcadia University ($48,432.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Bryant University ($29,692 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 20.5% lower than costs at Bryant University ($13,720 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Bryant University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Bryant University ($30,934 vs. $25,615)
Arcadia vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Arcadia .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Arcadia vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Arcadia University (77% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $46,400)
- Bryant University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/