- Bryant University is a private school while Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is a public school.
- Bryant University is located in Smithfield, RI and CCSU is located in New Britain, CT.
- Bryant University has more expensive tuition of $51,169 than CCSU ($25,736).
- CCSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.76% than Bryant University (72.98%).
- Bryant University has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than CCSU (1,060).
- CCSU is larger with 9,468 students than Bryant University (3,536 students).
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| #5 in Rhode Island | Rankings | #17 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Smithfield, RI | Location | New Britain, CT |
| Known as | CCSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $51,169 | Undergraduate | $12,460 Connecticut residents $25,736 out-of-state |
| $49,960 | Graduate | $13,890 Connecticut residents $26,970 out-of-state |
| $23,902 | Financial Aid | $6,873 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 72.98% | Acceptance Rate | 66.76% |
| 16.88% | Yield | 27.27% |
| 1,240 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,536 | Total Students | 9,468 |
| 3,204 | Undergraduate | 7,665 |
| 332 | Graduate | 1,803 |
| 87 | Online Enrollment | 356 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $77,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,974) $10,104 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,512) $7,314 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,747 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 170 Full-time 131 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 428 Full-time 472 Part-time |
| 658 Full-time 144 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 946 Full-time 598 Part-time |
| $127,757 for Faculties $69,729 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,091 for Faculties $79,758 Part-time |