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Overview |
Bryant University | CUW | ||
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,536 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryant.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryant University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,432 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,432 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,534 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,361 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,615 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Bryant University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 6,124 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Bryant University | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryant University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Bryant University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bryant University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bryant University | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 3,536 students)
Bryant University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryant University or CUW?
- Bryant University is 47.8% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Bryant University than Concordia University Wisconsin ($48,432.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Bryant University ($24,485 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 36% lower than costs at Bryant University ($12,160 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Bryant University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($25,615 vs. $23,477)
Bryant University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryant University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Bryant University .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Bryant University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryant University or CUW? 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 CUW and Bryant University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $27,400 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/