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Babson Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University Penn State Altoona BC Providence BU UMass Fairfield University Bryant University Syracuse| Bentley University | Penn State Berks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 64% |
Admission |
Bentley | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bentley | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 1,944 students)
Bentley vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Penn State Berks?
- Bentley University is 277.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.7% higher at Bentley than Penn State Berks ($58,150.00 vs. $26,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Bentley ($22,450 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 34.9% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,232 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Penn State Berks (86% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 257% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($33,293 vs. $9,327)
Bentley vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 266 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Penn State Berks (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $31,900 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $55,300)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,818)
- Bentley graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($274 vs. $277)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/