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Bentley Plymouth Marist College Providence URI Stonehill College Fairfield University Merrimack Quinnipiac Endicott College Roger Williams University Babson| Keene State College | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSC | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
KSC | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
KSC | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 83% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 312% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.7% higher at Bryant University than Keene State College ($48,432.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Bryant University ($19,546 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 22.2% lower than costs at Bryant University ($13,534 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Bryant University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 154% larger than aid received Keene State College ($25,615 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or KSC .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
KSC vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Keene State College (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $29,100 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/