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Bentley Marist College Providence URI Stonehill College Fairfield University Merrimack Quinnipiac Endicott College Roger Williams University Babson SHU| Chestnut Hill College | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
CHC | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1163/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CHC | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CHC | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 83% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Bryant University than Chestnut Hill College ($48,432.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Bryant University ($25,357 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 37.8% lower than costs at Bryant University ($12,000 vs. $16,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College as Bryant University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Bryant University ($29,288 vs. $25,615)
CHC vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or CHC .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
CHC vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $28,200 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/