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Babson Kenyon Wooster Northeastern Oberlin Fordham Brandeis University BC Providence Bucknell BU UMass| Bentley University | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Denison | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
Bentley | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bentley | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,416 students)
Bentley vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Denison?
- Denison University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Denison than Bentley University ($60,000.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Bentley ($38,267 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 29.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,400 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Bentley University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($36,497 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Denison (22%)
Bentley vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Denison? 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 Denison and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Denison University (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $31,100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Denison graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/