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Overview |
Bentley | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
Bentley | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Wheaton 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 1,667 students)
Bentley vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Wheaton College than Bentley University ($59,750.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Bentley ($32,863 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 26.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,800 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Bentley University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 35.6% larger than aid received Bentley University ($41,665 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Wheaton College (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $33,500 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/