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Overview |
Bentley | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bentley | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Bentley | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,522 students)
Bentley vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Nazareth College?
- Bentley University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Bentley than Nazareth College ($56,500.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than Bentley ($31,620 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 22.8% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,190 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Bentley University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($30,733 vs. $22,625)
Bentley vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Nazareth College (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $42,300 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $44,900)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $1 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,501)
- Nazareth College and Bentley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($274 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/