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Overview |
Thomas College | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Thomas College | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Thomas College | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 67.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Bryant University than Thomas College ($48,432.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than Bryant University ($22,070 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 37.8% lower than costs at Bryant University ($11,998 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Thomas College ($25,615 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Thomas College vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Thomas College (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $32,500 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $41,000)
- Bryant University and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and Thomas College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/