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Overview |
Bentley | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $251 |
Diversity |
Bentley | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | University of Portland | ||
| 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 University of Portland based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,793 students)
Bentley vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or University of Portland?
- Bentley University is 10% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Bentley than University of Portland ($56,500.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than Bentley ($33,717 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Portland are 8.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,172 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Bentley University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 9.5% larger than aid received Bentley University ($33,657 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 49 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or University of Portland? 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 Portland and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of Portland (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $28,200 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $2,187 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($24,313 vs. $26,500)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($251 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Portland students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/