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Babson Swarthmore Vassar Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University Hamilton College Bryn Mawr Middlebury BC Providence Colgate| Bentley University | Haverford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 1,424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $67,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $67,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $18,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $22,828 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $61,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 42% |
Admission |
Bentley | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 6,391 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $134 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Haverford College | ||
| 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 Haverford College based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 1,424 students)
Bentley vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($67,522.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Haverford College than Bentley University ($67,522.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Bentley ($22,828 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Haverford College are 1.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($18,880 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Haverford College (86% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 85.6% larger than aid received Bentley University ($61,802 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Haverford College (1433) is 189 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Haverford College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Haverford College (12.9%)
Bentley vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Haverford 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 Haverford College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Bentley University (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Haverford College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $68,800)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($13,000 vs. $26,500)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($134 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Haverford College 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/