| Bentley vs. Boston |
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|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region I Universities #11 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$58,150 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,680 |
| expensive$44,720 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$35,900 |
| Less$30,657 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,075 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,340 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier57.88% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter16.66% |
| Lower20.40% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable34.60% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,165 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,287 |
| Smaller4,131 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,982 |
| Smaller1,034 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,305 |
| Smaller151 | Online Student Population | Larger814 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower87% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,350) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,340) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| 12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 423 | Number of faculties | 1,379 |
| Lower$137,700 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$149,402 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.