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Babson Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University BC Providence BU UMass Fairfield University Vassar Bryant University St Lawrence University| Bentley University | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bentley | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 87% |
Admission |
Bentley | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $139 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Bentley | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| 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 Sarah Lawrence based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 1,696 students)
Bentley vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Bentley for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Bentley University ($60,700.00 vs. $56,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sarah Lawrence College than Bentley ($42,781 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 11.2% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,780 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sarah Lawrence College than Bentley University (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 10.5% larger than aid received Bentley University ($33,957 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Bentley .
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have at the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at Sarah Lawrence (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Bentley vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or Sarah Lawrence? 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 Sarah Lawrence and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $43,100 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($13,500 vs. $26,500)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($139 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence 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/