Southern New Hampshire University vs. Bryant University

Comparable Facts

Compare Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH with Bryant University in Smithfield, RI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Southern New Hampshire University is larger than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (189,531 students vs. 3,636 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Southern New Hampshire University is located in Manchester, NH (Midsize City setting); Bryant University is in Smithfield, RI (Large Suburban setting).
• Southern New Hampshire University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bryant University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Southern New Hampshire University 24:1; Bryant University 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 27% lower than at Bryant University ($12,800 vs. $17,528).
• Out-of-state tuition is 206.3% higher at Bryant University than at Southern New Hampshire University (about $35,477 more per year; $52,677 vs. $17,200).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bryant University than at Southern New Hampshire University (99% vs. 73%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 522.2% larger than aid received by Southern New Hampshire University students ($28,035 vs. $4,506).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Southern New Hampshire University, test optional at Bryant University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Bryant University Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Bryant University average a 3.43 high school GPA, 0.25 higher than at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 38% at Southern New Hampshire University vs. 13.7% at Bryant University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Southern New Hampshire University graduates have a $8,184 lower median loan debt than Bryant University graduates ($18,816 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Southern New Hampshire University graduates have an estimated $85 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bryant University graduates ($194 vs. $279).
• More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation (87% vs. 51%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.