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Overview |
Drexel | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Drexel | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Drexel | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,536 students)
Drexel vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Bryant University?
- Drexel University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Drexel than Bryant University ($56,595.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Bryant University ($39,267 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 2.7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,534 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 32.2% larger than aid received Bryant University ($33,861 vs. $25,615)
Drexel vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Drexel .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Drexel vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel 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 Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Drexel University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $73,500)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/