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Babson RPI Clarkson Northeastern UB Binghamton University Fordham Brandeis University BC Providence Stevens BU| Bentley University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | RIT | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Bentley | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bentley | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Bentley | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | RIT | ||
| 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
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or RIT ?
- Bentley University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Bentley than Rochester Institute of Technology ($56,500.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than Bentley ($39,600 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 24.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,978 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Bentley University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($30,733 vs. $29,122)
Bentley vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 7 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming RIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or RIT ? 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 RIT and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (88% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $22,300 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $64,900)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,500 vs. $28,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($274 vs. $289)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/