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Overview |
Bentley | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 27.9% | ||
| 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 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | St Olaf | ||
| 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 St Olaf based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,046 students)
Bentley vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or St Olaf?
- Bentley University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Bentley than St Olaf College ($56,500.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Bentley ($26,171 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 49.9% lower than costs at Bentley University ($12,450 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Bentley University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 31.5% larger than aid received Bentley University ($40,399 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 38 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than St Olaf (56.4%)
Bentley vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than St Olaf College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $33,500 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $53,700)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Olaf students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 91%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/