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URI Bentley Marist College Providence Stonehill College SHU Fairfield University Merrimack Roger Williams University Quinnipiac Endicott College Babson| Bryant University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bryant University | RIC | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,432 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,432 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,534 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,361 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,615 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
Bryant University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 6,124 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryant University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Bryant University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,536 students)
Bryant University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or RIC?
- Bryant University is 410.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Bryant University than Rhode Island College ($48,432.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Bryant University ($11,014 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 23.3% lower than costs at Bryant University ($13,414 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 239.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($25,615 vs. $7,537)
Bryant University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Bryant University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or RIC? 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 RIC and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Rhode Island College (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $31,500 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/