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Overview |
Bryant University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,432 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,432 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,534 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,361 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,615 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryant University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 6,124 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryant University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bryant University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,399 students)
Bryant University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or Saint Michael's College?
- Bryant University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Bryant University than Saint Michael's College ($48,432.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Bryant University ($27,700 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 10.3% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,995 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 45.1% larger than aid received Bryant University ($37,162 vs. $25,615)
Bryant University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Bryant University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Bryant University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $52,600)
- Bryant University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Bryant University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryant University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/