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UCSD Babson San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University USF BC| University of San Diego | Bentley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Bentley | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 81% |
Admission |
USD | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $274 |
Diversity |
USD | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
USD | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
USD | Bentley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 5,165 students)
USD vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Bentley?
- Bentley University is 5% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Bentley than University of San Diego ($56,500.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Bentley ($36,008 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Diego are 9.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($17,010 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Bentley University (83% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 18.5% larger than aid received Bentley University ($36,408 vs. $30,733)
USD vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or USD .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 8 points higher than at USD (1236)
- Incoming USD students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Bentley (28)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Bentley (3.75)
- Bentley has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of San Diego (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $17,000 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $70,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,596 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,500)
- USD graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($236 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/