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Overview |
Bentley | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Bentley | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Manhattan College | ||
| 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 Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,575 students)
Bentley vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Manhattan College?
- Bentley University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Bentley than Manhattan College ($56,500.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Bentley ($29,535 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan College are 1.2% lower than costs at Bentley University ($18,440 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Bentley University ($31,882 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 147 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Manhattan College (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Manhattan 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 Manhattan College 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/