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Overview |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 16,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $15,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $34,676 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $15,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $17,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $12,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 12,628 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 10,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1180/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (16,770 students vs. 5,264 students)
Bentley vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- Bentley University is 266.9% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $15,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Bentley than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($58,150.00 vs. $34,676.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Bentley ($17,624 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 24.5% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,424 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than University of Massachusetts Lowell (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 163.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($33,293 vs. $12,647)
Bentley vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 47 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? 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-Lowell and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (88% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $31,900 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $55,300)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/