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Overview |
Bentley | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Springfield College | ||
| 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
- Bentley University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,921 students)
Bentley vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Springfield College?
- Bentley University is 37.4% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Bentley than Springfield College ($56,500.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Bentley ($27,930 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 36% lower than costs at Bentley University ($13,720 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Springfield College ($30,733 vs. $28,376)
Bentley vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 202 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Springfield College (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $40,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,500)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/