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Maryland Bentley George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State Marist College Providence NCAT Hampton University URI Stonehill College| Howard University | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,536 students)
Howard vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 58.4% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at Bryant University than Howard University ($48,432.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Bryant University ($28,279 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 4.1% lower than costs at Bryant University ($15,880 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Bryant University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Howard University ($25,615 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Howard University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $51,800)
- Bryant University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/