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Overview |
Bentley | Cornell | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 26,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $65,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $65,204 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $26,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $56,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 51% |
Admission |
Bentley | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 65,635 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 5,358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 8.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $124 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Bentley | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Cornell | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Cornell than Bentley University ($65,204.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Bentley ($26,455 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 3.5% lower than costs at Bentley University ($18,554 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Cornell University (86% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 70.4% larger than aid received Bentley University ($56,741 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 184 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Bentley vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Bentley University (93% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Bentley graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $87,200)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,500)
- Cornell graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($124 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell 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/