Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB NC State Michigan State Clemson Syracuse Drexel| Penn State Main Campus | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Penn State | Bryant University | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | bryant.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Penn State | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $48,432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 97% |
Admission |
Penn State | Bryant University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
Penn State | Bryant University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Penn State | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Bryant University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Penn State | Bryant University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,536 students)
Penn State vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 163.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Bryant University than Penn State Main Campus ($48,432.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Bryant University ($26,747 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 29.7% lower than costs at Bryant University ($12,744 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Penn State Main Campus (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 154.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($25,615 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Penn State .
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Penn State vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Bryant University (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/