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Overview |
Chatham | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chatham.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chatham | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,625 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,625 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,719 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,322 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,330 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Chatham | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 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 |
Chatham | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chatham | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Chatham | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Chatham | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Chatham | Bryant University | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,387 students)
Chatham vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chatham or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Bryant University than Chatham University ($48,432.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Bryant University ($28,322 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 30% lower than costs at Bryant University ($12,719 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Bryant University ($27,330 vs. $25,615)
Chatham vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chatham or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Chatham .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Chatham vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chatham or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Chatham.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Chatham University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $36,800 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/