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Babson Lafayette College Villanova Bucknell Colgate University of Richmond BU Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University Washington and Lee Case Western| Bentley University | Lehigh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 7,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $61,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $61,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $16,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $33,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $43,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 59% |
Admission |
Bentley | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 18,415 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 5,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 29.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1350/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $250 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Bentley | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (7,590 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($61,180.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Lehigh than Bentley University ($61,180.00 vs. $58,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Bentley ($33,289 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 16.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,470 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Lehigh University (86% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Bentley University ($43,644 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 94 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than Lehigh (29.3%)
Bentley vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Lehigh University (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Bentley graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $87,200)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,244 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,500)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($250 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehigh students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/