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Overview |
USJ | Bryant University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
USJ | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
USJ | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
USJ | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 83% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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
- Bryant University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Bryant University than University of Saint Joseph ($48,432.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Bryant University ($25,860 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 24.9% lower than costs at Bryant University ($13,240 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 10.5% larger than aid received Bryant University ($28,311 vs. $25,615)
USJ vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or USJ .
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
USJ vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (77% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $22,300 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $51,200)
- Bryant University and USJ graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and USJ graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/