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Overview |
Bentley | Drew University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Bentley | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,092 students)
Bentley vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Drew University?
- Bentley University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Bentley than Drew University ($56,500.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Bentley ($28,183 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 13.8% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,402 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Bentley University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($31,901 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Drew University? 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 Drew University and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Drew University (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $31,700 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $55,500)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/