Bentley vs. Pace University

Bentley University and Pace University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Bentley University
Pace University

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: Bentley (45.1% admitted vs 75.9%). Typical SAT 1360 vs 1260.
  • Cheaper after aid: Pace University. Average net price is $34,791 vs $45,802 at Bentley.
  • Graduation: Bentley 88% vs Pace University 53%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Bentley $87,200 vs Pace University $63,100 (median).
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Key differences

Bentley University Pace University
Acceptance rate
Bentley more selective
Bentley45.1%
Pace University75.9%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Bentley higher
Bentley1280-1430
Pace University1180-1340
Average net price
Pace University $11,011 less
Bentley$45,802
Pace University$34,791
In-state tuition
Pace University $7,710 less
Bentley$61,000
Pace University$53,290
Out-of-state tuition
Pace University $7,710 less
Bentley$61,000
Pace University$53,290
Graduation rate
Bentley +35 pts
Bentley88%
Pace University53%
Median earnings (10 years)
Bentley +$24,100
Bentley$87,200
Pace University$63,100

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Bentley 11,012
  • Pace University 30,030
  • Admitted
  • Bentley 4,961
  • Pace University 22,798
  • Acceptance rate
  • Bentley 45.1%
  • Pace University 75.9%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Bentley 21.3%
  • Pace University 8.1%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Bentley 1360
  • Pace University 1260
  • Typical ACT score
  • Bentley 29
  • Pace University 26
  • Average high school GPA
  • Bentley 3.75
  • Pace University 3.4
  • Typical high school grades
  • Bentley A-
  • Pace University B+
  • Admissions standards
  • Bentley Very High
  • Pace University Difficult
  • Applicant competition
  • Bentley Low
  • Pace University
  • SAT range
  • Bentley 1280-1430
  • Pace University 1180-1340
  • ACT range
  • Bentley 28-31
  • Pace University 24-29
  • Submit test scores
  • Bentley Test optional
  • Pace University Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Bentley Jan 15, 2027
  • Pace University Feb 15, 2027
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Bentley $61,000
  • Pace University $53,290
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Bentley $61,000
  • Pace University $53,290
  • Room & board
  • Bentley $20,140
  • Pace University $22,553
  • Average net price
  • Bentley $45,802
  • Pace University $34,791
  • Average grant aid
  • Bentley $33,673
  • Pace University $35,136
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Bentley 88%
  • Pace University 99%
  • Graduation rate
  • Bentley 88%
  • Pace University 53%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Bentley $87,200
  • Pace University $63,100
  • Making student loan payments
  • Bentley 92%
  • Pace University 65%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Bentley $26,500
  • Pace University $25,000
  • Median loan payment
  • Bentley $274
  • Pace University $258
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Bentley 12:1
  • Pace University 14:1
  • Popular majors
  • Bentley
    • Business (83%)
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities (12%)
    • Computer and Information Sciences (3%)
    • Mathematics (1%)
    • General Studies (1%)
  • Pace University
    • Business (36%)
    • Health Professions (11%)
    • Communication (10%)
    • Psychology (7%)
    • Computer and Information Sciences (6%)
  • Location
  • Bentley Waltham, MA
  • Pace University New York, NY
  • Setting
  • Bentley Small City
  • Pace University Large City
  • Total enrollment
  • Bentley 5,333
  • Pace University 13,634
  • Type
  • Bentley Private 4 Year
  • Pace University Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Bentley #107
  • Pace University #357

Comparable Facts

Compare Bentley University in Waltham, MA with Pace University in New York, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Pace University is larger than Bentley based on total student enrollment (13,634 students vs. 5,333 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Bentley University is located in Waltham, MA (Small City setting); Pace University is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
  • Bentley University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Pace University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Bentley University 12:1; Pace University 14:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bentley University are 10.7% lower than at Pace University ($20,140 vs. $22,553).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 14.5% higher at Bentley than at Pace University (about $7,710 more per year; $61,000 vs. $53,290).
  • A larger share of students receive grant aid at Pace University than at Bentley University (99% vs. 88%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University students is 4.3% larger than aid received by Bentley University students ($35,136 vs. $33,673).

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite is 3 points higher at Bentley than at Pace University (29 vs. 26, midpoint estimate).
  • SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Bentley and Pace University.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Bentley Jan 15, 2027; Pace University Feb 15, 2027.
  • Enrolled first-year students at Bentley average a 3.75 high school GPA, 0.35 higher than at Pace University (3.4).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.3% at Bentley vs. 8.1% at Pace University.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, Pace University graduates have a $1,500 lower median loan debt than Bentley graduates ($25,000 vs. $26,500).
  • Among borrowers, Pace University graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bentley graduates ($258 vs. $274).
  • More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University students, three years after graduation (92% vs. 65%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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