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Overview |
Bentley | Hamilton College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Clinton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | hamilton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Hamilton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $62,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $62,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $15,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $52,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 54% |
Admission |
Bentley | Hamilton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 9,899 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 1,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1420/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Hamilton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Hamilton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $79,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $15,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $162 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Hamilton College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Bentley | Hamilton College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Hamilton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Hamilton College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,072 students)
Bentley vs. Hamilton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Hamilton College?
- Hamilton College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($62,050.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Hamilton College than Bentley University ($62,050.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamilton College than Bentley ($24,503 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamilton College are 17.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,910 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Hamilton College (81% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamilton College students is 70.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($52,497 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Hamilton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Hamilton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamilton College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Hamilton College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Hamilton College (11.8%)
Bentley vs. Hamilton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Hamilton College? 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 Hamilton College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Hamilton College is higher than Bentley University (89% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Hamilton College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $79,000)
- Hamilton College students graduate with a $10,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($15,760 vs. $26,500)
- Hamilton College graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($162 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamilton College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/