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Overview |
Wake Forest | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 97% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,536 students)
Wake Forest vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Bryant University?
- Wake Forest University is 26% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Wake Forest than Bryant University ($61,012.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Bryant University ($26,197 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 0.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($16,534 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Wake Forest University (97% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 111.7% larger than aid received Bryant University ($54,233 vs. $25,615)
Wake Forest vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Wake Forest .
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Bryant University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $73,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryant University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/