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Overview |
Mercer | Bentley | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Mercer | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1258/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Mercer | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Bentley | ||
| 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,165 students)
Mercer vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Bentley?
- Bentley University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Bentley than Mercer University ($56,500.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Bentley ($22,087 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 32.8% lower than costs at Bentley University ($14,046 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($33,740 vs. $30,733)
Mercer vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 27 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Mercer vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Bentley? 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 Bentley and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Mercer University (88% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $29,900 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Mercer graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/