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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,624 | 3,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,798 | $50,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,798 | $50,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,110 | $16,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,551 | $40,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,080 | $27,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 98% |
Admission |
BU | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,495 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 8,733 | 6,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 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 4, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BU | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BU | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
BU | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 82% | ||
Campus |
BU | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 3,592 students)
BU vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Bryant University?
- Boston University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($63,798.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at BU than Bryant University ($63,798.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Bryant University ($27,551 vs. $40,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 6.9% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,938 vs. $18,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Boston University (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 100.5% larger than aid received Bryant University ($55,080 vs. $27,469)
BU vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than BU (10.8%)
BU vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Bryant University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $1,500 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $72,000)
- Bryant University and BU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and BU 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 BU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/