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Overview |
ECSU | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $50,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $50,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $40,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $27,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 6,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 82% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,592 students)
ECSU vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 654.4% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($50,272.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 402.9% higher at Bryant University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($50,272.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bryant University ($21,205 vs. $40,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 1.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,938 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 178.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($27,469 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bryant University (65.7%)
ECSU vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $27,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/