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Overview |
Bentley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Saint Joseph's University?
- Bentley University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Bentley than Saint Joseph's University ($56,500.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Bentley ($33,777 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 22.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,285 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($30,733 vs. $29,822)
Bentley vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Joseph's University and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Saint Joseph's University (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $23,200 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,492 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,500)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/