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Overview |
Bentley | Villanova | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 52% |
Admission |
Bentley | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Villanova than Bentley University ($60,768.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Bentley ($34,837 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 16% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,087 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Villanova University (81% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Bentley University ($42,834 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 82 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Bentley vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Bentley University (90% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $85,100)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $3 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,497 vs. $26,500)
- Villanova graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($273 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villanova students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/