Bryan College-Dayton vs Patrick Henry College

Bryan College-Dayton and Patrick Henry College, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Bryan College-Dayton, with an acceptance rate of 58%, welcomes a diverse student body, while Patrick Henry College, with a more selective admissions process (28% acceptance rate), fosters a tight-knit community. While Bryan College-Dayton excels in nursing and education, Patrick Henry College is renowned for its government and public policy programs. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Bryan College-Dayton at 56% and Patrick Henry College at 86%. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these colleges' unique strengths and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bryan College-Dayton	Patrick Henry College
Overview
Location	Dayton, Tennessee	Purcellville, Virginia
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	91.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	51.0%	82.4%
Application fees		$40
SAT range	N/A	1170 - 1408
ACT range	N/A	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		67.0%
Students submitting ACT score		44.0%
Total number of applicants	990	239
Total number of admissions given out	505	197
Admitted students who chose to enroll	195	105
Yield rate	38.6%	53.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,110	$38,325
Average net price	$15,901	$25,430
Tuition	$16,900	$28,400
Room & board	$8,050	Room/dormitory: $5,000 Meal plan: $6,020
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $12,069	95.0% Average amount $13,947
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $4,743	0.0% Average amount $0
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,968	12.0% Average amount $20,509

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,376 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%	387 Men 50.4% Women 49.6%
Graduate students	174 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.5%	N/A
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	664	295
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Theology	Military Technologies Social Sciences Liberal Arts Communication and Journalism English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.9%	71.0%
Dropout rate	42.1%	27.5%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,728 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	N/A

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Bryan College-Dayton vs Patrick Henry College

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