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Overview |
Bentley | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bentley | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bentley | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Bentley | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | St. Kate's | ||
| 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 St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,577 students)
Bentley vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or St. Kate's?
- Bentley University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Bentley than St Catherine University ($56,500.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Bentley ($19,976 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 88.5% lower than costs at Bentley University ($9,900 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Bentley University ($37,012 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 212 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than St Catherine University (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $37,100 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $50,100)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($26,500 vs. $28,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($274 vs. $289)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/