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Overview |
Bentley | USciences | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 0% |
Admission |
Bentley | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bentley | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bentley | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Bentley | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,420 students)
Bentley vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or USciences?
- Bentley University is 119% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at Bentley than University of the Sciences ($56,500.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Sciences are 6.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,594 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bentley University than University of the Sciences (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($30,733 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 99 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at USciences (3.63)
Bentley vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley or USciences? 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 USciences and Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of the Sciences (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $3,900 more per year than Bentley graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $87,200)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/