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Overview |
Colby College | Bentley | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 81% |
Admission |
Colby College | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1258/1420 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $274 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Colby College | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | Bentley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Colby College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,299 students)
Colby College vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Bentley?
- Colby College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($60,840.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Colby College than Bentley University ($60,840.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Bentley ($16,951 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 14.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,330 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Colby College (81% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 100.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($61,714 vs. $30,733)
Colby College vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 119 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby College or Bentley? 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 Bentley and Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Bentley University (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Colby College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $73,400)
- Colby College students graduate with a $7,155 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($19,345 vs. $26,500)
- Colby College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($200 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/