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Overview |
Bentley | Siena College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
Bentley | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1093/1360 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Siena 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 Siena College based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 3,623 students)
Bentley vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Siena College?
- Bentley University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Bentley than Siena College ($58,150.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Bentley ($32,602 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 15% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,700 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Bentley University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 12% larger than aid received Siena College ($33,293 vs. $29,727)
Bentley vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Siena 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 Siena College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Siena College (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $27,400 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $59,800)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/