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Overview |
Wheaton College | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Bryant University?
- Wheaton College is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Wheaton College than Bryant University ($59,750.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Bryant University ($32,863 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 11.7% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,800 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Bryant University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 62.7% larger than aid received Bryant University ($41,665 vs. $25,615)
Wheaton College vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Wheaton College vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is the same as at Bryant University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College 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/