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Overview |
Bentley | U of R | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 71% |
Admission |
Bentley | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bentley | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Bentley | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at U of R than Bentley University ($60,550.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Bentley ($39,775 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 2.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($18,232 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than University of Rochester (81% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 29.2% larger than aid received Bentley University ($39,715 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at U of R (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than U of R (38.9%)
Bentley vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or U of R? 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 U of R and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of Rochester (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $16,200 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,500)
- U of R graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/