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Overview |
Pacific | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Pacific | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 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 | Aug 25, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,536 students)
Pacific vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Bryant University?
- Pacific University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Pacific than Bryant University ($50,884.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Bryant University ($33,472 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 14.8% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,408 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Bryant University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Bryant University ($33,340 vs. $25,615)
Pacific vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Pacific .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Pacific vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Pacific University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $26,700 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific 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/