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Overview |
Bryant University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,432 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,432 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,534 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,361 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,615 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Bryant University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,124 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bryant University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bryant University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,840 students)
Bryant University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or Benedict College?
- Bryant University is 231.7% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.7% higher at Bryant University than Benedict College ($48,432.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Bryant University ($17,845 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 150.5% lower than costs at Bryant University ($6,600 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Benedict College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 111.8% larger than aid received Benedict College ($25,615 vs. $12,093)
Bryant University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Bryant University .
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Bryant University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Benedict College (77% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $48,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $25,000)
- Bryant University students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Bryant University graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/