Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Babson Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU| Bentley University | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Bentley | Colgate | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | colgate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Bentley | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $63,904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 41% |
Admission |
Bentley | Colgate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Colgate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Bentley | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $166 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Colgate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Bentley | Colgate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 41% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,141 students)
Bentley vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Colgate than Bentley University ($63,904.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Bentley ($27,074 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 15.9% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,106 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Colgate University (81% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 77.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($54,647 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 130 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Bentley vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Bentley University (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($166 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate 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/