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Overview |
Bentley | Marist College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Bentley | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Marist 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
- Marist College is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Marist College?
- Bentley University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Bentley than Marist College ($56,500.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than Bentley ($39,364 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 8.8% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,150 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Bentley University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Marist College ($30,733 vs. $22,904)
Bentley vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Marist 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 Marist College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Marist College (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $28,200 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Marist 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 Marist College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/