- Bentley University is a private school while University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Bentley University has more expensive tuition of $58,150 than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($35,396).
- Bentley University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.15% than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (68.83%).
- Bentley University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1,250).
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell is larger with 17,153 students than Bentley University (5,165 students).
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| #13 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #105 in National Universities #19 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Waltham, MA | Location | Lowell, MA |
Bentley| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $58,150 | Undergraduate | $16,570 Massachusetts residents $35,396 out-of-state |
| $44,720 | Graduate | $16,050 Massachusetts residents $28,426 out-of-state |
| $30,657 | Financial Aid | $10,220 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $150 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 44.15% | Acceptance Rate | 68.83% |
| 26.00% | Yield | 26.49% |
| 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,165 | Total Students | 17,153 |
| 4,131 | Undergraduate | 12,389 |
| 1,034 | Graduate | 4,764 |
| 151 | Online Enrollment | 4,902 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 91% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $95,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 4,570) $8,710 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 283 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 630 Full-time 372 Part-time |
| 840 Full-time 195 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,572 Full-time 404 Part-time |
| $136,013 for Faculties $89,559 Part-time | Average Salary | $110,568 for Faculties $83,003 Part-time |