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Overview |
Bentley | Union College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
Bentley | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Bentley | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,107 students)
Bentley vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Union College?
- Union College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Union College than Bentley University ($63,603.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Bentley ($41,136 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 18.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,768 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Bentley University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Bentley University ($37,530 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Union College (46.5%)
Bentley vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Union College? 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 Union College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Union College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $74,200)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College 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/