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Babson Elon Wofford College Northeastern Clemson Fordham Brandeis University BC Providence BU UMass Davidson| Bentley University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Furman | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Furman | ||
| 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 Furman based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,443 students)
Bentley vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Furman?
- Bentley University is 2% more expensive to attend than Furman for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Bentley than Furman University ($56,500.00 vs. $55,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Furman University than Bentley ($33,370 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Furman University are 23.2% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,148 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Furman University than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Bentley University ($36,384 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Furman has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Furman? 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 Furman and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Furman University (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $32,900 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $54,300)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($25,443 vs. $26,500)
- Furman graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Furman 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/