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Overview |
WestConn | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 83% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,536 students)
WestConn vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 649.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.2% higher at Bryant University than Western 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 Western Connecticut State University than Bryant University ($15,862 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 13.5% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,568 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 182.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($25,615 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
WestConn vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $26,100 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/