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Overview |
Bethel University | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel University | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 3,536 students)
Bethel University vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Bryant University than Bethel University ($48,432.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Bryant University ($29,915 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 43.9% lower than costs at Bryant University ($11,490 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Bryant University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Bethel University ($25,615 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Bethel University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Bethel University vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Bethel University (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/