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Babson Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University BC Providence BU UMass Fairfield University Bryant University Syracuse UConn| Bentley University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $129 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Bentley | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Jefferson?
- Bentley University is 31% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Bentley than Thomas Jefferson University ($58,150.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Bentley ($29,097 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 11.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,246 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Bentley University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($33,293 vs. $33,063)
Bentley vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Bentley.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $35,700 more per year than Bentley graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $87,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($129 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/