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Overview |
Bentley | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bentley | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Bentley | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 1,959 students)
Bentley vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Muhlenberg College than Bentley University ($57,270.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Bentley ($32,926 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 38.8% lower than costs at Bentley University ($13,440 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Bentley University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 25% larger than aid received Bentley University ($38,412 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Muhlenberg College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Muhlenberg College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $63,700)
- Muhlenberg College students graduate with a $10 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,490 vs. $26,500)
- Muhlenberg College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($273 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muhlenberg College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/