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Overview |
Bentley | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Calvin College | ||
| 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 College | ||
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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 College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Calvin 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 Calvin College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,231 students)
Bentley vs. Calvin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Calvin College?
- Bentley University is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Calvin College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Bentley than Calvin College ($56,500.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin College than Bentley ($25,775 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 67.4% lower than costs at Bentley University ($11,150 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College 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 College ($30,733 vs. $26,448)
Bentley vs. Calvin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Calvin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin College or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 42 points higher than at Calvin College (1202)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Calvin College (27)
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Calvin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Calvin 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 Calvin College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Calvin College (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $40,200 more per year than Calvin College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $47,000)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $51 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,449 vs. $26,500)
- Calvin College 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 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/