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Overview |
Bentley | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Clarkson based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,719 students)
Bentley vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Clarkson?
- Bentley University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Bentley than Clarkson University ($56,500.00 vs. $54,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Bentley ($32,450 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 11.4% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,744 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 34.3% larger than aid received Bentley University ($41,285 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 46 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Clarkson University (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $70,800)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clarkson 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/