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Overview |
Bentley | TCU | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 81% |
Admission |
Bentley | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bentley | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or TCU?
- Bentley University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than TCU for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $57,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Bentley than Texas Christian University ($58,150.00 vs. $57,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Christian University than Bentley ($39,005 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 29.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,800 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Texas Christian University (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Bentley University ($33,813 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 24 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming Bentley students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (48.4%) than TCU (42.6%)
Bentley vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or TCU? 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 TCU and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Texas Christian University (88% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $29,600 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,500)
- TCU 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 TCU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/