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Overview |
Bryant University | SPU | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,432 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,432 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,534 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,361 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,615 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Bryant University | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 6,124 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryant University | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bryant University | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | SPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 3,118 students)
Bryant University vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or SPU?
- Bryant University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Bryant University than Seattle Pacific University ($48,432.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Bryant University ($26,549 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 14.7% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,409 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than Bryant University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 1% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($25,615 vs. $25,359)
Bryant University vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Bryant University vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or SPU? 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 SPU and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Seattle Pacific University (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $23,100 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU 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/