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Overview |
Bentley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 86% |
Admission |
Bentley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bentley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $215 |
Diversity |
Bentley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Bentley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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 SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 4,184 students)
Bentley vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Bentley University is 699.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.7% higher at Bentley than SUNY at Geneseo ($56,500.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Bentley ($19,557 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 31.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,166 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Bentley University (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 279.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($30,733 vs. $8,089)
Bentley vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 38 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $36,100 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $5,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($20,874 vs. $26,500)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($215 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/