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Overview |
Bentley | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Bentley | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,595 students)
Bentley vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Lewis and Clark than Bentley University ($59,250.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Bentley ($35,832 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 29.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,384 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 24.2% larger than aid received Bentley University ($38,167 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Lewis & Clark College (88% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $36,300 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,500)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/