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Overview |
Bentley | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Bentley | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Bentley | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Bentley University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Bentley than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($56,500.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Bentley ($29,651 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 34.3% lower than costs at Bentley University ($13,890 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Bentley University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 20.4% larger than aid received Bentley University ($37,006 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 13 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Bentley students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (88% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $25,400 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/