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Overview |
Valpo | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Valpo | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Bryant University than Valparaiso University ($48,432.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Bryant University ($22,755 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 25.4% lower than costs at Bryant University ($13,180 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 35.5% larger than aid received Bryant University ($34,706 vs. $25,615)
Valpo vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Valpo vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Valparaiso University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $54,000)
- Bryant University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and Valpo 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 Valpo students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/