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Babson Seattle U University of Portland Northeastern UW-Seattle Fordham Brandeis University BC Providence BU UMass Creighton University| Bentley University | Gonzaga University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $272 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Bentley | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Gonzaga?
- Bentley University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Bentley than Gonzaga University ($56,500.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Bentley ($38,727 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 35.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($13,794 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($30,733 vs. $27,601)
Bentley vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 39 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Gonzaga University (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $25,600 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $106 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,394 vs. $26,500)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($272 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gonzaga students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/