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Overview |
Jefferson | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Jefferson | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,536 students)
Jefferson vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Bryant University than Thomas Jefferson University ($48,432.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Bryant University ($28,110 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 12.4% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,715 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Bryant University ($32,486 vs. $25,615)
Jefferson vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Jefferson vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $49,400 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $73,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/