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Overview |
Bryant University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,592 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,272 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,272 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,938 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,612 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,469 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryant University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,506 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 6,241 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bryant University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Bryant University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 3,592 students)
Bryant University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Seattle U than Bryant University ($53,235.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Bryant University ($37,103 vs. $40,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 14.8% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,748 vs. $16,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Bryant University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Bryant University ($31,727 vs. $27,469)
Bryant University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Bryant University (65.7%)
Bryant University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Seattle University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/