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Overview |
Bentley | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 82% |
Admission |
Bentley | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $288 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Bentley | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Northeastern than Bentley University ($59,100.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Bentley ($35,827 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 1.2% lower than costs at Bentley University ($18,430 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Bentley University (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 37.7% larger than aid received Bentley University ($42,331 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 191 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Bentley vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Northeastern University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $69,500)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,875)
- Bentley graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($274 vs. $288)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/