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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Colgate University | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 3,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $50,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $50,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $16,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $40,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $27,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 98% |
Admission |
Colgate | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 6,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Colgate | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,592 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Bryant University?
- Colgate University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Colgate than Bryant University ($66,622.00 vs. $50,272.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Bryant University ($26,954 vs. $40,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 0.9% lower than costs at Bryant University ($16,790 vs. $16,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Colgate University (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 106.4% larger than aid received Bryant University ($56,696 vs. $27,469)
Colgate vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Bryant University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $73,500)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/