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Overview |
Bentley | St John's | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bentley | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Bentley | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or St John's?
- Bentley University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Bentley than St John's University New York ($56,500.00 vs. $46,230.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Bentley ($26,052 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bentley University are 0.7% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($18,660 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 6.2% larger than aid received Bentley University ($32,626 vs. $30,733)
Bentley vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 164 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at St John's (25)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or St John's? 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 St John's and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than St John's University New York (88% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $25,800 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $61,400)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- St John's 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 St John's students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/