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Overview |
Bentley | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bentley | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Bentley | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,729 students)
Bentley vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Lafayette College than Bentley University ($58,110.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Bentley ($37,186 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 7.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,336 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Bentley University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 23% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($30,733 vs. $24,981)
Bentley vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 50 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Bentley vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is the same as at Lafayette College (88% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lafayette College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $81,000)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Lafayette College 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 Lafayette College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 91%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/