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Overview |
Bentley | Augustana | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bentley | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Augustana | ||
| 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,349 students)
Bentley vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Augustana?
- Bentley University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Bentley than Augustana College ($56,500.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Bentley ($24,660 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 58.4% lower than costs at Bentley University ($11,782 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Bentley University ($34,946 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Augustana College (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $32,100 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $55,100)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/