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Overview |
Bentley | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Bentley | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,088 students)
Bentley vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Augsburg College?
- Bentley University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Bentley than Augsburg College ($56,500.00 vs. $41,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Bentley ($25,409 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 61.4% lower than costs at Bentley University ($11,559 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augsburg College students is 5% larger than aid received Bentley University ($32,266 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 212 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Augsburg College? 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 Augsburg College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Augsburg College (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $35,200 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $52,000)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/