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Overview |
Bentley | Elms College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bentley | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Bentley | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Elms College | ||
| 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 1,275 students)
Bentley vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Elms College?
- Bentley University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Bentley than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($56,500.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Bentley ($23,498 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 25.8% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,830 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Bentley University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 13.4% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($30,733 vs. $27,109)
Bentley vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 268 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Elms 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 Elms College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (88% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $40,900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Elms College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/