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Smithfield, RI · Providence, RI
| Bryant University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $41,219/yr | $31,027/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $32,698/yr | $25,530/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,849 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $34,055/yr | $25,443/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $36,130/yr | $28,088/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $39,680/yr | $31,803/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $44,846/yr | $35,464/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $285/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,528/yr | $19,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,000/yr | $12,200/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,550/yr | $1,958/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $69,964/yr | $60,314/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,677/yr | $42,419/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $52,677/yr | $42,419/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 13% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 52% | 72% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 65% | 88% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1190–1330 | 890–1160 |
| SAT average | 1265 | 1050 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–28 | 22–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 20–26 · Math 20–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,506 | 8,841 |
| Students accepted | 6,241 | 7,400 |
| Students who enrolled | 948 | 1,056 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 80% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $90,008/yr | $43,418/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $59,501–$120,462 | $25,436–$63,933 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 83% | 60% |
| White students graduating | 81% | 61% |
| Black students graduating | 75% | 45% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 79% | 46% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $66,488/yr | $35,802/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 91% | 69% |
| Graduate on time | 77% | 39% |
| Pell students who graduate | 69% | 45% |
| First-gen students who finish | 81% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 77% | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | 15% | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $88,274/yr | $40,078/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 82% · Social Sciences 3% · Psychology 3% | Culinary & Personal Services 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Family & Consumer Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 82% of degrees | Culinary & Personal Services — 36% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 3% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 3% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 3% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Mathematics & Statistics — 2% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $114,614/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $115,687/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5.9% | 5.1% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,194 | 3,868 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 436 | 395 |
| Average professor pay | $14,681/mo | $10,624/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $110,617 | $41,456 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Smithfield, RI | Providence, RI |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1863 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| Men | 65% | 37% |
| Women | 35% | 63% |
| White students | 73% | 59% |
| Black students | 4.2% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.4% | 17% |
| Asian students | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 16% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,480/yr | $13,658/yr |
| Endowment | $232.6M | $297.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,974 | 2,248 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,437/yr | $13,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,821/yr | $5,356/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 18 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 706 | 408 |
| Athletic scholarships | $12.6M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $28.5M | $4.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $28.5M | $4.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $330,335 | $45,368 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.