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Overview |
Park University | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Parkville, MO | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,662 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | park.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Park University | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,231 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,231 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,858 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,043 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Park University | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Park University | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Park University | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Park University | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Park University | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Park University | 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
- Park University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 3,536 students)
Park University vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Park University or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 296% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296% higher at Bryant University than Park University ($48,432.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Bryant University ($15,858 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 98.5% lower than costs at Bryant University ($8,330 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Park University (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 263.7% larger than aid received Park University ($25,615 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Park University or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Park University .
Park University vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Park University 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 Park University.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Park University (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $23,900 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/