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Overview |
Bentley | F&M | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 68% |
Admission |
Bentley | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bentley | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Bentley | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | F&M | ||
| 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
- Bentley University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 1,911 students)
Bentley vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at F&M than Bentley University ($68,180.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Bentley ($37,475 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 23.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,568 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Franklin and Marshall College (86% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Bentley University ($45,764 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Bentley .
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than F&M (31.8%)
Bentley vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or F&M? 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 F&M and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $25,300 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former F&M students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/