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Overview |
Bryant University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,432 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,432 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,534 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,361 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,615 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Bryant University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,124 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bryant University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bryant University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 880 students)
Bryant University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Bennington than Bryant University ($60,648.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Bryant University ($32,497 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 7.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,534 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Bryant University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 92% larger than aid received Bryant University ($49,183 vs. $25,615)
Bryant University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bryant University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Bennington College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $41,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington 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 Bennington students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/