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Overview |
Bentley | LVC | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bentley | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Bentley | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 2,142 students)
Bentley vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or LVC?
- Bentley University is 18.9% more expensive to attend than LVC for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Bentley than Lebanon Valley College ($58,150.00 vs. $48,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Bentley ($28,640 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 25.2% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,340 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Bentley University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 6.2% larger than aid received Bentley University ($35,346 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or LVC? 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 LVC and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Lebanon Valley College (88% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $39,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $47,500)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LVC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/