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Overview |
Bentley | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 3,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #394 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $15,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $37,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $18,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 5,537 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 5,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Bentley | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 3,920 students)
Bentley vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Bentley University is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Wentworth Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Bentley than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($56,500.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Bentley ($37,901 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wentworth Institute of Technology are 21% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,420 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Bentley University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 68.5% larger than aid received Wentworth Institute of Technology ($30,733 vs. $18,237)
Bentley vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 140 points higher than at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (25)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (88% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $24,900 more per year than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $62,300)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wentworth Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/