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Overview |
Bentley | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Calvin University | ||
| 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 Calvin University based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,231 students)
Bentley vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Calvin University?
- Bentley University is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Bentley than Calvin University ($56,500.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Bentley ($25,775 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 67.4% lower than costs at Bentley University ($11,150 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Calvin University ($30,733 vs. $26,448)
Bentley vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 42 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Calvin University? 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 Calvin University and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Calvin University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $40,200 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin University students graduate with a $51 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,500)
- Calvin University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($273 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvin University 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/