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Overview |
Franciscan | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Franciscan | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Franciscan | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Franciscan | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,536 students)
Franciscan vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Bryant University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($48,432.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Bryant University ($25,310 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 76.1% lower than costs at Bryant University ($9,390 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Bryant University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 52.7% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($25,615 vs. $16,779)
Franciscan vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Franciscan .
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $33,700 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/