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Overview |
Bentley | UMass | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 31,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $16,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $38,527 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $14,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $22,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $12,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 75% |
Admission |
Bentley | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 50,424 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 29,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bentley | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Bentley | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or UMass?
- Bentley University is 250.5% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Bentley than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($58,150.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Bentley ($22,954 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 29.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,869 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (86% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 169.7% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($33,293 vs. $12,343)
Bentley vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 18 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Bentley students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or UMass? 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 UMass and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $32,000 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,500)
- UMass graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($248 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/