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Overview |
Bentley | Clark University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #154 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | clarku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Clark University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $11,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $32,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $29,716 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Bentley | Clark University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 8,787 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 4,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 50.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Clark University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Clark University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Clark University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Bentley | Clark University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Clark 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,770 students)
Bentley vs. Clark University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Clark University?
- Bentley University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Bentley than Clark University ($56,500.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Bentley ($32,053 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 67.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($11,164 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Bentley University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Clark University ($30,733 vs. $29,716)
Bentley vs. Clark University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Clark University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clark University or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Bentley vs. Clark University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Clark 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 Clark University and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Clark University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $37,100 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $50,100)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/