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Overview |
Drake | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Drake | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Drake | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drake | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Drake University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 3,536 students)
Drake vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Bryant University than Drake University ($48,432.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Bryant University ($30,333 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 42.9% lower than costs at Bryant University ($11,570 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Bryant University ($31,274 vs. $25,615)
Drake vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake 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 Drake.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Drake University (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Drake graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $68,500)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/