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Overview |
Bentley | Brandeis University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 5,581 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | brandeis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Brandeis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $61,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $61,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $17,092 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $45,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $33,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 64% |
Admission |
Bentley | Brandeis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 9,917 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 3,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1370/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bentley | Brandeis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Brandeis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Brandeis University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Bentley | Brandeis University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Brandeis University | ||
| 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
- Brandeis University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Brandeis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Brandeis University?
- Brandeis University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Brandeis University than Bentley University ($61,724.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bentley University than Brandeis University ($44,233 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 9.2% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,092 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than Brandeis University (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($33,733 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Brandeis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Brandeis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brandeis University or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 116 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Bentley vs. Brandeis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Brandeis University? 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 Brandeis University and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Bentley University (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $20,500 more per year than Brandeis University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $66,700)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brandeis University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/