Fisher vs. Bryant University

Comparable Facts

Compare St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY with Bryant University in Smithfield, RI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

St. John Fisher University is larger than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (3,693 students vs. 3,636 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• St. John Fisher University is located in Rochester, NY (Large Suburban setting); Bryant University is in Smithfield, RI (Large Suburban setting).
• St. John Fisher University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bryant University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: St. John Fisher University 11:1; Bryant University 13:1.

Fisher vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Fisher or Bryant University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. John Fisher University than Bryant University ($30,540 vs. $42,139).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. John Fisher University are 14.9% lower than at Bryant University ($14,908 vs. $17,528).
• Bryant University is 27.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Fisher (about $11,487 more per year; $52,677.00 vs. $41,190.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 27.9% higher at Bryant University than at St. John Fisher University (about $11,487 more per year; $52,677.00 vs. $41,190.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at St. John Fisher University than at Bryant University (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 14.3% larger than aid received by St. John Fisher University students ($28,035 vs. $24,530).

Fisher vs. Bryant University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or Bryant University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Bryant University and Fisher.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Bryant University (1260) is 50 points higher than at Fisher (1210).
• Incoming Bryant University students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 25 at Fisher).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: St. John Fisher University 1120/1300; Bryant University 1190/1330.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: St. John Fisher University 23/28; Bryant University 27/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Fisher - Test optional; Bryant University - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Bryant University Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Fisher students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bryant University (3.43).
• Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Bryant University (65.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20.3% at Fisher vs. 13.7% at Bryant University.

Fisher vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Fisher and Bryant University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Bryant University's six-year graduation rate (77%) is higher than St. John Fisher University's (73%).
• Graduates from Bryant University earn a median of about $22,700 more per year than Fisher graduates about ten years after starting college ($73,500 vs. $50,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, St. John Fisher University graduates have a $3,100 lower median loan debt than Bryant University graduates ($23,900 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Fisher graduates have an estimated $32 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bryant University graduates ($247 vs. $279).
• More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.