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Overview |
Bentley | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 56% |
Admission |
Bentley | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Bentley | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 3,892 students)
Bentley vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Bucknell than Bentley University ($64,418.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Bentley ($38,486 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 19.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,118 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Bucknell University (86% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($41,211 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 71 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bentley vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Bentley University (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $76,300)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bucknell students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/