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Overview |
BC | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 3,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $50,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $50,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $16,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $40,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $27,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 6,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 82% | ||
Campus |
BC | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 3,592 students)
BC vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Bryant University?
- Boston College is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at BC than Bryant University ($66,410.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Bryant University ($32,590 vs. $40,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 9.1% lower than costs at Boston College ($16,938 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Boston College (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 86% larger than aid received Bryant University ($51,099 vs. $27,469)
BC vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Bryant University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $73,500)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryant University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/