Bentley vs. Holy Cross
Bentley University and College of the Holy Cross side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.
Bentley University
College of the Holy Cross
At a glance
- Harder to get into: Holy Cross (17.6% admitted vs 45.1%). Typical SAT 1330 vs 1360.
- Cheaper after aid: Holy Cross. Average net price is $36,014 vs $45,802 at Bentley.
- Graduation: Bentley 88% vs Holy Cross 91%.
- Earnings 10 years out: Bentley $87,200 vs Holy Cross $80,400 (median).
Acceptance rate
Holy Cross more selective
Bentley45.1%
Holy Cross17.6%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Bentley higher
Bentley1280-1430
Holy Cross1240-1410
Average net price
Holy Cross $9,788 less
Bentley$45,802
Holy Cross$36,014
In-state tuition
Bentley $3,500 less
Bentley$61,000
Holy Cross$64,500
Out-of-state tuition
Bentley $3,500 less
Bentley$61,000
Holy Cross$64,500
Graduation rate
Holy Cross +3 pts
Bentley88%
Holy Cross91%
Median earnings (10 years)
Bentley +$6,800
Bentley$87,200
Holy Cross$80,400
Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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Admissions
- Admission chances
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Bentley My Chances
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Holy Cross My Chances
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- Applied
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Bentley 11,012
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Holy Cross 9,568
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- Admitted
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Bentley 4,961
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Holy Cross 1,685
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- Acceptance rate
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Bentley 45.1%
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Holy Cross 17.6%
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- Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
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Bentley 21.3%
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Holy Cross 49.6%
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- Typical SAT score
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Bentley 1360
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Holy Cross 1330
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- Typical ACT score
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Bentley 29
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Holy Cross 29
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- Average high school GPA
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Bentley 3.75
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Holy Cross -
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- Typical high school grades
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Bentley A-
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Holy Cross -
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- Admissions standards
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Bentley Very High
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Holy Cross Very High
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- Applicant competition
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Bentley Low
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Holy Cross Very High
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- SAT range
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Bentley 1280-1430
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Holy Cross 1240-1410
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- ACT range
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Bentley 28-31
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Holy Cross 27-32
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- Submit test scores
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Bentley Test optional
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Holy Cross Test optional
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- Application deadline
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Bentley Jan 15, 2027
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Holy Cross Jan 15, 2027
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Cost
- Tuition (in state)
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Bentley $61,000
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Holy Cross $64,500
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- Tuition (out of state)
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Bentley $61,000
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Holy Cross $64,500
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- Room & board
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Bentley $20,140
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Holy Cross $18,820
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- Average net price
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Bentley $45,802
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Holy Cross $36,014
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- Average grant aid
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Bentley $33,673
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Holy Cross $44,334
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- % receiving grant aid
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Bentley 88%
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Holy Cross 57%
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
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Bentley 88%
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Holy Cross 91%
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- Median earnings (after 10 years)
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Bentley $87,200
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Holy Cross $80,400
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- Making student loan payments
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Bentley 92%
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Holy Cross 87%
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- Median student loan debt
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Bentley $26,500
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Holy Cross $27,500
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- Median loan payment
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Bentley $274
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Holy Cross $284
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Academics
- Student to faculty ratio
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Bentley 12:1
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Holy Cross 9:1
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- Popular majors
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Bentley
- Business (83%)
- Liberal Arts and Humanities (12%)
- Computer and Information Sciences (3%)
- Mathematics (1%)
- General Studies (1%)
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Holy Cross
- Social Sciences (33%)
- Psychology (11%)
- English and Literature (11%)
- Foreign Languages (9%)
- History (8%)
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School basics
- School
- Bentley Bentley University
- Holy Cross College of the Holy Cross
- Location
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Bentley Waltham, MA
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Holy Cross Worcester, MA
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- Setting
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Bentley Small City
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Holy Cross Midsize City
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- Total enrollment
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Bentley 5,333
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Holy Cross 3,126
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- Type
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Bentley Private 4 Year
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Holy Cross Private 4 Year
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- National ranking
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Bentley #107
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Holy Cross #79
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Comparable Facts
Compare Bentley University in Waltham, MA with College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.
Bentley University is larger than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (5,333 students vs. 3,126 students).
Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio
- Bentley University is located in Waltham, MA (Small City setting); College of the Holy Cross is in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting).
- Bentley University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. College of the Holy Cross is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
- Student-to-faculty ratio: Bentley University 12:1; College of the Holy Cross 9:1.
Cost details
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 6.6% lower than at Bentley University ($18,820 vs. $20,140).
- Out-of-state tuition is 5.7% higher at Holy Cross than at Bentley University (about $3,500 more per year; $64,500 vs. $61,000).
- A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bentley University than at College of the Holy Cross (88% vs. 57%).
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 31.7% larger than aid received by Bentley University students ($44,334 vs. $33,673).
Admissions details
- Incoming Bentley students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 29) as students at Holy Cross (29).
- SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Bentley and Holy Cross.
- Typical fall application deadline: Bentley Jan 15, 2027; Holy Cross Jan 15, 2027.
- The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.3% at Bentley vs. 49.6% at Holy Cross.
Loans and repayment
- Among federal student loan borrowers, Bentley University graduates have a $1,000 lower median loan debt than Holy Cross graduates ($26,500 vs. $27,500).
- Among borrowers, Bentley graduates have an estimated $10 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Holy Cross graduates ($274 vs. $284).
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Cross students, three years after graduation (92% vs. 87%).
Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.
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