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Babson CU Boulder CU Denver Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University BC Providence BU UMass Fairfield University Colorado State| University of Denver | Bentley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Bentley | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,387 | 5,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,032 | $58,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,032 | $58,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,049 | $19,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,324 | $43,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,023 | $33,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
DU | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,214 | 10,482 | ||
| Admitted | 13,679 | 5,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 48.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DU | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $274 |
Diversity |
DU | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
DU | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 46% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (13,387 students vs. 5,264 students)
DU vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Bentley?
- Bentley University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than DU for in-state tuition ($58,150.00 vs. $58,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Bentley than University of Denver ($58,150.00 vs. $58,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Denver than Bentley ($43,324 vs. $43,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Denver are 12.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,049 vs. $19,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Bentley University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 4% larger than aid received University of Denver ($33,293 vs. $32,023)
DU vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 5 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming DU students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Bentley (48.4%)
DU vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of Denver (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $23,800 more per year than DU graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $63,400)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $2,801 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,500)
- DU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($245 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/