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Bentley Binghamton University BU Mason Marist College Providence URI Stonehill College Fairfield University Merrimack Penn State Harrisburg Quinnipiac| Penn State York | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | Bryant University | ||
| Location | York, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 |
Penn State York | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State York | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 231.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at Bryant University than Penn State York ($48,432.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Bryant University ($18,910 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 27.3% lower than costs at Bryant University ($12,984 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Penn State York (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 203.5% larger than aid received Penn State York ($25,615 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Penn State York .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Penn State York vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Penn State York (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/