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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Widener University-Main Campus | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,536 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or Bryant University?
- Widener University Main Campus is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Bryant University ($50,624.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Bryant University ($32,185 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 8.8% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,200 vs. $16,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus as Bryant University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 26.5% larger than aid received Bryant University ($32,412 vs. $25,615)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Widener University-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $59,500)
- Bryant University and Widener University-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and Widener University-Main Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/