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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Bentley | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Bentley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bentley University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (5,165 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Bentley?
- Bentley University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Bentley than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($56,500.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Bentley ($41,678 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 12.1% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,647 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 0.8% larger than aid received Bentley University ($30,973 vs. $30,733)
Rose-Hulman vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 78 points higher than at Bentley (1244)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman 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 Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Rose-Hulman graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $84,200)
- Bentley University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Bentley graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rose-Hulman students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 90%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/