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Overview |
Bentley | BC | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 15,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $66,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $66,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $18,475 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $32,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $51,099 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 43% |
Admission |
Bentley | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 36,069 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 5,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 41.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $196 |
Diversity |
Bentley | BC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Bentley | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or BC?
- Boston College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at BC than Bentley University ($66,410.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Bentley ($32,590 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 3.9% lower than costs at Bentley University ($18,475 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Boston College (86% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 53.5% larger than aid received Bentley University ($51,099 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 136 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming BC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than BC (15.7%)
Bentley vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or BC? 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 BC and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Bentley University (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Bentley graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $87,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,500)
- BC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($196 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/