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Overview |
AU | Bentley | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 81% |
Admission |
AU | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1258/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $274 |
Diversity |
AU | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 44% | ||
Campus |
AU | Bentley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 5,165 students)
AU vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Bentley?
- Bentley University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Bentley than American University ($56,500.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Bentley ($41,369 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 18.8% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,706 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than American University (81% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 13.2% larger than aid received American University ($30,733 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 8 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming AU students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at AU (3.7)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Bentley? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bentley and AU.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than American University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $22,400 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,500)
- AU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($250 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/