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Overview |
Bentley | EC | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | EC | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Bentley | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 657 students)
Bentley vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or EC?
- Bentley University is 60.2% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Bentley than Elmira College ($56,500.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Bentley ($24,040 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 39.4% lower than costs at Bentley University ($13,388 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Elmira College ($30,733 vs. $27,091)
Bentley vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or EC? 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 EC and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Elmira College (88% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $41,200 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $46,000)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/