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Overview |
Bentley | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 4,960 students)
Bentley vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Cedarville University?
- Bentley University is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Bentley than Cedarville University ($56,500.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Bentley ($25,462 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 122.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($8,400 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 56.5% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($30,733 vs. $19,637)
Bentley vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 75 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Cedarville University (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $41,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,500)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/