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Overview |
Washington College | Bentley | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Washington College | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $274 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Washington College | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Washington 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Bentley?
- Bentley University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Bentley than Washington College ($56,500.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Bentley ($31,650 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 34.9% lower than costs at Bentley University ($13,834 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Bentley University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Bentley University ($35,683 vs. $30,733)
Washington College vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Washington College vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Washington College (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $36,400 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,500)
- Washington College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($250 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/