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Overview |
Bentley | Bard College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $62,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $62,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $18,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $25,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $56,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 77% |
Admission |
Bentley | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 6,628 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 3,466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1290/1440 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Bentley | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Bard College | ||
| 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 Bard College based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bentley vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Bard College?
- Bard College is 8% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($62,790.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Bard College than Bentley University ($62,790.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Bentley ($25,218 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bard College are 6.4% lower than costs at Bentley University ($18,040 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Bard College (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 69.3% larger than aid received Bentley University ($56,380 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Bentley .
- Bard College has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Bard 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 Bard College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Bard College (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $45,600 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $306 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,194 vs. $26,500)
- Bard College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($270 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bard College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/