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Overview |
Bentley | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bentley | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,026 students)
Bentley vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Arcadia?
- Bentley University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Bentley than Arcadia University ($56,500.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Bentley ($29,692 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 36% lower than costs at Bentley University ($13,720 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Bentley University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Bentley University ($30,934 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 140 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Arcadia University (88% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $40,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $46,400)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/