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Overview |
Bentley | SMU | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 73% |
Admission |
Bentley | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bentley | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Bentley | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or SMU?
- Bentley University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Bentley than Southern Methodist University ($56,500.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bentley University than SMU ($44,233 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Methodist University are 5.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,750 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Southern Methodist University (81% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 15% larger than aid received Bentley University ($35,344 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 86 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming SMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SMU (3.68)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than SMU (52.3%)
Bentley vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or SMU? 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 SMU and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Southern Methodist University (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $14,200 more per year than SMU graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $73,000)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- SMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/