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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Bryn Mawr Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University| Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bryn Athyn College | RIC | ||
| Location | Bryn Athyn, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 285 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynathyn.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Athyn College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,140 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,140 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,449 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,305 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,720 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
Bryn Athyn College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 463 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1253 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bryn Athyn College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Athyn College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $219 |
Diversity |
Bryn Athyn College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Bryn Athyn College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Athyn College | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 285 students)
Bryn Athyn College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Athyn College or RIC?
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is 165.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($25,140.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Bryn Athyn College than Rhode Island College ($25,140.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Bryn Athyn College ($11,014 vs. $21,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 0.3% lower than costs at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church ($13,414 vs. $13,449)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than Rhode Island College (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students is 135.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($17,720 vs. $7,537)
Bryn Athyn College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Athyn College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Bryn Athyn College .
- The average SAT score at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (952) is 39 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Bryn Athyn College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bryn Athyn College (80%)
Bryn Athyn College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Athyn College or RIC? 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 RIC and Bryn Athyn College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (44% vs. 30%)
- More Bryn Athyn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/