- Both Bentley University and Tufts University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Tufts University has more expensive tuition of $67,844 than Bentley University ($58,150).
- Tufts University has tighter acceptance rate of 14.91% than Bentley University (44.15%).
- Tufts University has higher SAT scores of 1,510 than Bentley University (1,340).
- Tufts University is larger with 13,431 students than Bentley University (5,165 students).
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| #13 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #20 in National Universities #6 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Waltham, MA | Location | Medford, MA |
Bentley| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,150 | Undergraduate | $67,844 |
| $44,720 | Graduate | $49,476 |
| $30,657 | Financial Aid | $49,857 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $150 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 44.15% | Acceptance Rate | 14.91% |
| 26.00% | Yield | 44.80% |
| 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,165 | Total Students | 13,431 |
| 4,131 | Undergraduate | 6,815 |
| 1,034 | Graduate | 6,616 |
| 151 | Online Enrollment | 697 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 96% |
| $95,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $103,300 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,350) $11,320 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,216) $9,142 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,636 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 283 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 917 Full-time 509 Part-time |
| 840 Full-time 195 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,099 Full-time 795 Part-time |
| $136,013 for Faculties $89,559 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,093 for Faculties $79,554 Part-time |