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Babson Fairfield University Northeastern Fordham Holy Cross Brandeis University BC BU UMass URI UConn Syracuse| Bentley University | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Providence | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 81% |
Admission |
Bentley | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 5% |
Students |
Bentley | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 4,473 students)
Bentley vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Providence?
- Providence College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Providence than Bentley University ($56,980.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than Bentley ($43,970 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 12.8% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,540 vs. $18,660)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University as Providence College (81% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 0.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($30,971 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
Bentley vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Providence? 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 Providence and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Providence College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $68,000)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence 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/