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Overview |
Bentley | Fordham | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 16,556 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $56,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $56,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $21,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $43,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $33,129 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Bentley | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 47,203 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 25,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1320/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Fordham | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Fordham than Bentley University ($56,920.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fordham University than Bentley ($43,943 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bentley University are 12.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($18,660 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Bentley University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($33,129 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 29 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Bentley vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Fordham University (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $23,000 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Fordham 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 Fordham students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/