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Overview |
Bentley | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Bentley | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Saint Anselm College | ||
| 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 1,977 students)
Bentley vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Saint Anselm College?
- Bentley University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Bentley than Saint Anselm College ($56,500.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Anselm College than Bentley ($35,080 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 16.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,000 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 10% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($30,733 vs. $27,936)
Bentley vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Saint Anselm 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 Saint Anselm College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Saint Anselm College (88% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $60,100)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Anselm College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/