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Babson Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University BC Providence BU UMass Fairfield University Bryant University Syracuse UConn| Bentley University | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | FDU | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bentley | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Bentley | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,823 students)
Bentley vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or FDU?
- Bentley University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Bentley than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($56,500.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Bentley ($21,408 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 19.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,588 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($30,733 vs. $28,436)
Bentley vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 210 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or FDU? 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 FDU and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $34,300 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- FDU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/