Bentley vs. U of R

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

Bentley University
University of Rochester

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: U of R (40.1% admitted vs 45.1%). Typical SAT 1480 vs 1360.
  • Cheaper after aid: U of R. Average net price is $40,462 vs $45,802 at Bentley.
  • Graduation: Bentley 88% vs U of R 83%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Bentley $87,200 vs U of R $71,000 (median).
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Key differences

Bentley University University of Rochester
Acceptance rate
U of R more selective
Bentley45.1%
U of R40.1%
SAT range (middle 50%)
U of R higher
Bentley1280-1430
U of R1410-1540
Average net price
U of R $5,340 less
Bentley$45,802
U of R$40,462
In-state tuition
Bentley $6,080 less
Bentley$61,000
U of R$67,080
Out-of-state tuition
Bentley $6,080 less
Bentley$61,000
U of R$67,080
Graduation rate
Bentley +5 pts
Bentley88%
U of R83%
Median earnings (10 years)
Bentley +$16,200
Bentley$87,200
U of R$71,000

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Bentley 11,012
  • U of R 21,384
  • Admitted
  • Bentley 4,961
  • U of R 8,570
  • Acceptance rate
  • Bentley 45.1%
  • U of R 40.1%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Bentley 21.3%
  • U of R 15.4%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Bentley 1360
  • U of R 1480
  • Typical ACT score
  • Bentley 29
  • U of R 32
  • Average high school GPA
  • Bentley 3.75
  • U of R 3.75
  • Typical high school grades
  • Bentley A-
  • U of R A-
  • Admissions standards
  • Bentley Very High
  • U of R Exceptional
  • Applicant competition
  • Bentley Low
  • U of R Low
  • SAT range
  • Bentley 1280-1430
  • U of R 1410-1540
  • ACT range
  • Bentley 28-31
  • U of R 31-34
  • Submit test scores
  • Bentley Test optional
  • U of R Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Bentley Jan 15, 2027
  • U of R Jan 5, 2027
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Bentley $61,000
  • U of R $67,080
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Bentley $61,000
  • U of R $67,080
  • Room & board
  • Bentley $20,140
  • U of R $19,792
  • Average net price
  • Bentley $45,802
  • U of R $40,462
  • Average grant aid
  • Bentley $33,673
  • U of R $45,500
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Bentley 88%
  • U of R 72%
  • Graduation rate
  • Bentley 88%
  • U of R 83%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Bentley $87,200
  • U of R $71,000
  • Making student loan payments
  • Bentley 92%
  • U of R 79%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Bentley $26,500
  • U of R $24,500
  • Median loan payment
  • Bentley $274
  • U of R $253
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Bentley 12:1
  • U of R 9:1
  • Popular majors
  • Bentley
    • Business (83%)
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities (12%)
    • Computer and Information Sciences (3%)
    • Mathematics (1%)
    • General Studies (1%)
  • U of R
    • Social Sciences (20%)
    • Biology (13%)
    • Health Professions (11%)
    • Psychology (11%)
    • Visual and Performing Arts (10%)
  • Location
  • Bentley Waltham, MA
  • U of R Rochester, NY
  • Setting
  • Bentley Small City
  • U of R Midsize City
  • Total enrollment
  • Bentley 5,333
  • U of R 11,946
  • Type
  • Bentley Private 4 Year
  • U of R Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Bentley #107
  • U of R #56

Comparable Facts

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

University of Rochester is larger than Bentley based on total student enrollment (11,946 students vs. 5,333 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Bentley University is located in Waltham, MA (Small City setting); University of Rochester is in Rochester, NY (Midsize City setting).
  • Bentley University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Rochester is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Bentley University 12:1; University of Rochester 9:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 1.7% lower than at Bentley University ($19,792 vs. $20,140).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 10% higher at U of R than at Bentley University (about $6,080 more per year; $67,080 vs. $61,000).
  • A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bentley University than at University of Rochester (88% vs. 72%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 35.1% larger than aid received by Bentley University students ($45,500 vs. $33,673).

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite is 3 points higher at U of R than at Bentley (32 vs. 29, midpoint estimate).
  • SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Bentley and U of R.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Bentley Jan 15, 2027; U of R Jan 5, 2027.
  • Enrolled freshman Bentley students have the same average high school GPA (3.75) as students at U of R (3.75).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 21.3% at Bentley vs. 15.4% at U of R.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Rochester graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than Bentley graduates ($24,500 vs. $26,500).
  • Among borrowers, U of R graduates have an estimated $21 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bentley graduates ($253 vs. $274).
  • More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation (92% vs. 79%).

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

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