Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Canton, OH & Lincoln, NE
When students choose between Bryan College of Health Sciences and Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, they're comparing two specialized healthcare institutions with vastly different completion outcomes. Both schools focus on nursing and allied health programs, but Bryan graduates three-quarters of its students while nearly half of Aultman students don't complete their degrees.
The question becomes: which investment actually leads to a healthcare career?
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$20,000
federal loans
$24,985
federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$37,277
borrowed by parents
$29,929
borrowed by parents
Both schools are predominantly health-focused institutions. Bryan's largest program is Registered Nursing with 97 graduates annually, followed by Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment Professions with 19 graduates.
Aultman also centers on Registered Nursing with 16 graduates but operates at a much smaller scale. Both institutions prepare students specifically for healthcare careers, making the dramatic difference in completion rates particularly concerning for students investing in these specialized degree paths.
For students prioritizing degree completion and career entry into healthcare fields, Bryan College delivers substantially better outcomes despite the higher annual cost. Aultman offers a lower sticker price but carries significant completion risk that undermines its value proposition.
The data points to Bryan as the stronger choice for students serious about completing a healthcare degree and entering the workforce with strong earning potential. If you're committed to a healthcare career, the higher likelihood of actually graduating from Bryan justifies the additional $4,011/year investment.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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