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Overview |
Bates | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 97% |
Admission |
Bates | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bates | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Bryant University?
- Bates College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Bates than Bryant University ($61,066.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Bryant University ($27,491 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 4.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,534 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Bates College (97% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 100.7% larger than aid received Bryant University ($51,414 vs. $25,615)
Bates vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Bates .
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Bryant University (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $73,500)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryant University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/