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Overview |
Bentley | The New School | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
Bentley | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $246 |
Diversity |
Bentley | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Bentley | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | The New School | ||
| 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
- The New School is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or The New School?
- Bentley University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than The New School for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Bentley than The New School ($56,500.00 vs. $52,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bentley University than The New School ($44,233 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bentley University are 44.2% lower than costs at The New School ($18,660 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than Bentley University (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 42.9% larger than aid received The New School ($30,733 vs. $21,504)
Bentley vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at The New School (3.59)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than The New School (57.2%)
Bentley vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or The New School? 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 The New School and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than The New School (88% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $34,500 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $2,628 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($23,872 vs. $26,500)
- The New School graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($246 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School 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/