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UMBC Maryland Salisbury Bentley WCU Frostburg State University WVU Marist College Providence URI Stonehill College Stevenson University| Towson University | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 3,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $50,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $50,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $16,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $40,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $27,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 6,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 82% | ||
Campus |
TU | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 3,592 students)
TU vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 581% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($50,272.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at Bryant University than Towson University ($50,272.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Bryant University ($15,064 vs. $40,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 8.3% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,644 vs. $16,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Towson University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 137.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($27,469 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Bryant University (65.7%)
TU vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Towson University (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $20,000 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU 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/