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Overview |
Bentley | UVM | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bentley | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bentley | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Bentley | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or UVM?
- Bentley University is 247.1% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Bentley than University of Vermont ($56,500.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Bentley ($21,849 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 39.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($13,354 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Bentley University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 60.2% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($30,733 vs. $19,189)
Bentley vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 33 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Bentley students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at UVM (3.75)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or UVM? 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 UVM and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of Vermont (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $33,700 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,500)
- UVM graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($230 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/