Bryan College of Health Sciences vs Clarkson College

Bryan College of Health Sciences and Clarkson College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Bryan College, nestled in Lincoln, Nebraska, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students. Its focus on health sciences attracts aspiring healthcare professionals, with popular majors including nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Clarkson College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, maintains a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. It excels in business and management programs, with many graduates pursuing careers in accounting, finance, and marketing. While Bryan College enjoys a slightly higher graduation rate, both institutions are committed to student success and provide ample resources to support their students' academic journeys. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these colleges' unique strengths and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and career goals.

	Bryan College of Health Sciences	Clarkson College
Overview
Location	Lincoln, Nebraska	Omaha, Nebraska
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
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 and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	59.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	90.9%	96.0%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	77	25
Total number of admissions given out	70	24
Admitted students who chose to enroll	56	22
Yield rate	80.0%	91.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,205	$27,270
Average net price	$26,105	$15,852
Tuition	$16,716	$14,880
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	61.0% Average amount $5,282	81.0% Average amount $8,777
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $8,655	64.0% Average amount $7,222
Students taking out private loans	18.0% Average amount $16,594	11.0% Average amount $10,842

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	620 Men 8.9% Women 91.1%	616 Men 11.9% Women 88.1%
Graduate students	124 Men 16.1% Women 83.9%	564 Men 14.0% Women 86.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	N/A
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	116
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Health Professions Business Education
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.8%	71.9%
Dropout rate	30.2%	6.2%
Transferred out	N/A	21.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,356 Year 2: $182,280 Year 3: $188,030 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,999 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $62,065 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,254 Year 2: $59,626 Year 3: $61,289 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $173,362 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $92,802 Year 2: $112,437 Year 3: $106,921 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $105,719 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $106,165 Year 2: $98,670 Year 3: $95,842 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,306 Year 2: $60,169 Year 3: $62,651 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,232 Year 2: $51,035 Year 3: $55,263 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $40,102 Year 2: $40,697 Year 3: $43,222 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,272 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: N/A

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