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Overview |
Bentley | LeTourneau University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Longview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #373 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | letu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | LeTourneau University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $33,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $33,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $26,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $20,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 1,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 48.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1120/1380 | ||
| 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 | LeTourneau University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | LeTourneau University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,084 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $280 |
Diversity |
Bentley | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Bentley | LeTourneau University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | LeTourneau University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than LeTourneau University based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,536 students)
Bentley vs. LeTourneau University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or LeTourneau University?
- Bentley University is 67.8% more expensive to attend than LeTourneau University for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Bentley than LeTourneau University ($56,500.00 vs. $33,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LeTourneau University than Bentley ($26,974 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LeTourneau University are 79.9% lower than costs at Bentley University ($10,370 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LeTourneau University than Bentley University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 50.6% larger than aid received LeTourneau University ($30,733 vs. $20,412)
Bentley vs. LeTourneau University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or LeTourneau University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LeTourneau University or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 86 points higher than at LeTourneau University (1158)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at LeTourneau University (26)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at LeTourneau University (3.66)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than LeTourneau University (48.8%)
Bentley vs. LeTourneau University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or LeTourneau University? 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 LeTourneau University and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than LeTourneau University (88% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $31,100 more per year than LeTourneau University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $56,100)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $584 lower median federal student loan debt than LeTourneau University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,084)
- Bentley graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than LeTourneau University graduates. ($274 vs. $280)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LeTourneau University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/