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Overview |
Bryant University | Providence | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,592 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,272 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,272 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,938 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,612 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,469 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Bryant University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,506 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 6,241 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bryant University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bryant University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 3,592 students)
Bryant University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or Providence?
- Providence College is 19% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Providence than Bryant University ($59,830.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryant University than Providence ($40,612 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 1.3% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,938 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Providence College (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Bryant University ($30,040 vs. $27,469)
Bryant University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Providence (48.7%)
Bryant University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or Providence? 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 Providence and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Bryant University (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $68,000)
- Providence College and Bryant University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Bryant University 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 Providence 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/