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CCSU Bentley ECSU Marist College Providence UNH URI Stonehill College Fairfield University Merrimack Quinnipiac WestConn| Southern Connecticut State University | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Bryant University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
SCSU | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
SCSU | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
SCSU | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 83% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,536 students)
SCSU vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 648.6% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.2% higher at Bryant University than Southern Connecticut State University ($48,432.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Bryant University ($18,712 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 17.5% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,076 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Southern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 250.5% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($25,615 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
SCSU vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $27,700 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/