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Overview |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 15,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #425 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $14,906 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $36,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $17,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $12,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 86% |
Admission |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 20,918 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 17,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $228 |
Diversity |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (15,810 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Bentley University is 290.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $14,906.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Bentley than University of Massachusetts Boston ($58,150.00 vs. $36,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Bentley ($17,554 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Boston are 9.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,512 vs. $19,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University as University of Massachusetts Boston (86% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 164% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($33,293 vs. $12,611)
Bentley vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 189 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (88% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $36,000 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($22,060 vs. $26,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($228 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/