- Both Bentley University and Northeastern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Northeastern University has more expensive tuition of $63,141 than Bentley University ($58,150).
- Northeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 27.44% than Bentley University (44.15%).
- Northeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than Bentley University (1,340).
- Northeastern University is larger with 30,013 students than Bentley University (5,165 students).
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| #13 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #33 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Waltham, MA | Location | Boston, MA |
Bentley| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,150 | Undergraduate | $63,141 |
| $44,720 | Graduate | $28,100 |
| $30,657 | Financial Aid | $33,757 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $150 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 44.15% | Acceptance Rate | 27.44% |
| 26.00% | Yield | 20.89% |
| 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,500 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,165 | Total Students | 30,013 |
| 4,131 | Undergraduate | 16,302 |
| 1,034 | Graduate | 13,711 |
| 151 | Online Enrollment | 1,058 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $95,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,350) $11,320 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278) $10,250 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $8,180 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 283 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 486 Part-time |
| 840 Full-time 195 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,517 Full-time 533 Part-time |
| $136,013 for Faculties $89,559 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,899 for Faculties $86,275 Part-time |