| Smith vs. Bentley |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region I Universities #11 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,178 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$61,000 |
| expensive$64,870 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$46,920 |
| More$53,458 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$32,176 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,350 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter21.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier45.05% |
| Favorable35.44% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.29% |
| 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 Legacy status | 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 | ||
| Smaller2,857 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,333 |
| Smaller2,549 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,526 |
| Smaller308 | Graduate Student Population | Larger807 |
| - | Online Student Population | 82 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower87% |
| Lower7% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher10% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,479) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,350) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $10,140) | 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 |
| 424 | Number of faculty | 431 |
| Lower$117,913 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$142,624 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.