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Babson San Francisco State Northeastern Fordham Brandeis University USD BC Providence SCU BU UMass Fairfield University| University of San Francisco | Bentley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Bentley | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Waltham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 5,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | bentley.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Bentley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $56,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $56,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $18,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $44,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $30,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
USF | Bentley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 9,662 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 5,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
USF | Bentley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Bentley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $87,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
USF | Bentley | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
USF | Bentley | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 44% | ||
Campus |
USF | 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
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Bentley based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 5,165 students)
USF vs. Bentley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Bentley?
- Bentley University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than USF for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $54,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Bentley than University of San Francisco ($56,500.00 vs. $54,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Francisco than Bentley ($42,953 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 12.7% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,550 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than Bentley University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 0.6% larger than aid received Bentley University ($30,916 vs. $30,733)
USF vs. Bentley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Bentley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bentley or USF .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 72 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Bentley (57.9%)
USF vs. Bentley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than University of San Francisco (88% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $16,800 more per year than USF graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $70,400)
- University of San Francisco students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- USF 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 USF students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/