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Overview |
Bryant University | CBU | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,432 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,432 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,534 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,361 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,615 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Bryant University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 6,124 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bryant University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bryant University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,934 students)
Bryant University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or CBU?
- Bryant University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Bryant University than Christian Brothers University ($48,432.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Bryant University ($18,612 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 61.8% lower than costs at Bryant University ($10,220 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 5.3% larger than aid received Bryant University ($26,964 vs. $25,615)
Bryant University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Bryant University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or CBU? 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 CBU and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Christian Brothers University (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $22,900 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University and Bryant University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Bryant University 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 CBU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/