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Overview |
Bentley | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 95% |
Admission |
Bentley | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bentley | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $217 |
Diversity |
Bentley | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Bentley | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Bentley University is 699.2% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.8% higher at Bentley than SUNY at Albany ($56,500.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Bentley ($17,714 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 19.6% lower than costs at Bentley University ($15,598 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Bentley University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 167.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($30,733 vs. $11,485)
Bentley vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 153 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than SUNY at Albany (88% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $31,400 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($217 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/