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Overview |
Bryant University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,432 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,432 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,534 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,361 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,615 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryant University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 6,124 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Bryant University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bryant University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,536 students)
Bryant University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or Lipscomb?
- Bryant University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Bryant University than Lipscomb University ($48,432.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Bryant University ($27,937 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 17.8% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,036 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 5% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($25,615 vs. $24,404)
Bryant University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Bryant University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Lipscomb University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $26,600 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/