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Overview |
UMass | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
UMass | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 83% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 3,536 students)
UMass vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 199.2% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Bryant University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($48,432.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Bryant University ($22,291 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 17.1% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,123 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 107.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($25,615 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $18,300 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/