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Overview |
UConn | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 3,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $50,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $50,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $40,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $27,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 6,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1160/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 82% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 3,592 students)
UConn vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 207.8% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($50,272.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Bryant University than University of Connecticut ($50,272.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Bryant University ($22,324 vs. $40,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 21% lower than costs at Bryant University ($13,996 vs. $16,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 61.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($27,469 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Bryant University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $11,500 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/