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Fairfield University Marist College Quinnipiac Bentley University of Bridgeport Providence URI Stonehill College RIC Merrimack Endicott College Siena College| Sacred Heart University | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHU | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 3,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $50,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $50,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $16,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $40,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $27,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,284 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 6,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 82% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 3,592 students)
SHU vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($50,272.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Bryant University than Sacred Heart University ($50,272.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryant University than SHU ($40,612 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 8.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,938 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Bryant University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($27,469 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- SHU has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Bryant University (65.7%)
SHU vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Sacred Heart University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $13,800 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $59,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/