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Overview |
Bentley | Hunter | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $119 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Bentley | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Hunter?
- Bentley University is 715.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.7% higher at Bentley than CUNY Hunter College ($56,500.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Bentley ($4,848 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 72.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($10,808 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 229.6% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($30,733 vs. $9,325)
Bentley vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 79 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Bentley vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than CUNY Hunter College (88% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $38,400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($119 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/