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Babson Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham Northeastern UVM Drexel Brandeis University BC Providence BU| Bentley University | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 77% |
Admission |
Bentley | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Syracuse than Bentley University ($58,440.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Syracuse University than Bentley ($43,651 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 8.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,170 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Syracuse University (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 13% larger than aid received Bentley University ($34,737 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 49 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Bentley vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Syracuse University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $65,900)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/