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Overview |
Bentley | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Bentley | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 1,527 students)
Bentley vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Ursinus College than Bentley University ($58,016.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than Bentley ($33,546 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 27.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,624 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 30.4% larger than aid received Bentley University ($40,075 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Ursinus College (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $29,200 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $58,000)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College 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/