- Both Simmons University and Bentley University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Bentley University has more expensive tuition of $58,150 than Simmons University ($45,538).
- Bentley University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.15% than Simmons University (60.44%).
- Bentley University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Simmons University (1,270).
- Simmons University is larger with 5,710 students than Bentley University (5,165 students).
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| #27 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #13 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Waltham, MA |
| Known as | Bentley | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,538 | Undergraduate | $58,150 |
| $28,662 | Graduate | $44,720 |
| $32,022 | Financial Aid | $30,657 |
| Admission | ||
| $56 undergraduate $56 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $150 graduate |
| 60.44% | Acceptance Rate | 44.15% |
| 19.33% | Yield | 26.00% |
| 1,270 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,710 | Total Students | 5,165 |
| 1,788 | Undergraduate | 4,131 |
| 3,922 | Graduate | 1,034 |
| 2,864 | Online Enrollment | 151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $95,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,350) $11,320 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 224 Full-time 648 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 283 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 573 Full-time 663 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 840 Full-time 195 Part-time |
| $72,848 for Faculties $81,198 Part-time | Average Salary | $136,013 for Faculties $89,559 Part-time |