| Clark vs. Bentley |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#265 in National Universities #32 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region I Universities #11 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$58,467 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$61,000 |
| expensive$50,975 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$46,920 |
| Less$30,540 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$32,176 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,358 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,350 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter39.54% | Acceptance Rate | Easier45.05% |
| Lower10.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.29% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,925 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,333 |
| Smaller2,266 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,526 |
| Larger1,659 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller807 |
| Smaller37 | Online Student Population | Larger82 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower77% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| Higher15% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,752) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,350) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,564) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,340) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 428 | Number of faculty | 431 |
| Lower$112,239 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$142,624 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.