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Overview |
Bentley | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,264 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #108 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,150 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,150 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,200 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,858 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,293 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,482 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 5,077 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bentley | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $272 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Bentley | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Wagner College | ||
| 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
- Bentley University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 1,932 students)
Bentley vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Wagner College?
- Bentley University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Bentley than Wagner College ($58,150.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Bentley ($28,109 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 23.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,600 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Bentley University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Bentley University ($35,322 vs. $33,293)
Bentley vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Bentley (48.4%)
Bentley vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Wagner 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 Wagner College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Wagner College (88% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $64,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,379 vs. $26,500)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($272 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/