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Overview |
Bryant University | URI | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,432 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,432 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,534 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,361 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,615 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Bryant University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 6,124 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Bryant University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | URI | ||
| 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
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 3,536 students)
Bryant University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or URI?
- Bryant University is 256.5% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Bryant University than University of Rhode Island ($48,432.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Bryant University ($20,695 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 21.7% lower than costs at Bryant University ($13,584 vs. $16,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University as University of Rhode Island (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 93.2% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($25,615 vs. $13,257)
Bryant University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Bryant University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or URI? 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 URI and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than University of Rhode Island (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $17,300 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/