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Overview |
Bentley | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 3,035 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #81 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $60,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $60,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $35,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $41,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 58% |
Admission |
Bentley | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 8,670 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 1,829 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1250/1420 | ||
| 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 | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $284 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Bentley | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Holy Cross | ||
| 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 3,035 students)
Bentley vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Holy Cross than Bentley University ($60,050.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Bentley ($35,455 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 8.2% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,750 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than College of the Holy Cross (86% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 23.6% larger than aid received Bentley University ($41,140 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Bentley .
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Bentley vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Bentley University (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $80,400)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,500)
- Bentley graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($274 vs. $284)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/