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Overview |
ECSU | Bentley | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 5,264 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $58,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $58,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $19,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $43,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $33,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 86% |
Admission |
ECSU | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 10,482 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 5,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1250/1410 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 46% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Bentley | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,264 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Bentley?
- Bentley University is 772.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 481.7% higher at Bentley than Eastern Connecticut State University ($58,150.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bentley ($21,205 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,258 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bentley University (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 237.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($33,293 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bentley (48.4%)
ECSU vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (88% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $40,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,500)
- ECSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/