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Overview |
Bentley | West Point | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Bentley | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bentley | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Bentley | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 West Point based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 4,393 students)
Bentley vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or West Point?
- Bentley University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bentley than United States Military Academy ($56,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than United States Military Academy (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($30,733 vs. $0)
Bentley vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than West Point (12%)
Bentley vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or West Point? 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 West Point and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than United States Military Academy (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/