| Bentley vs. Harvard |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region I Universities #11 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in National Universities #1 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, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$56,500 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$57,261 |
| cheaper$43,440 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,760 |
| Less$29,748 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,954 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,327 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier60.94% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter4.01% |
| Lower17.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable84.17% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,158 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,345 |
| Smaller3,996 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,579 |
| Smaller1,162 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,766 |
| Smaller152 | Online Student Population | Larger10,495 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower88% | Graduate Rate | Higher97% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| 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: 12,874) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,236) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 423 | Number of faculties | 2,455 |
| Lower$136,013 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$193,382 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.