- Both Emerson College and Bentley University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Bentley University has more expensive tuition of $58,150 than Emerson College ($55,392).
- Bentley University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.15% than Emerson College (46.06%).
- Emerson College has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than Bentley University (1,340).
- Emerson College is larger with 5,891 students than Bentley University (5,165 students).
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| #17 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 | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $55,392 | Undergraduate | $58,150 |
| $34,352 | Graduate | $44,720 |
| $24,566 | Financial Aid | $30,657 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $150 graduate |
| 46.06% | Acceptance Rate | 44.15% |
| 19.53% | Yield | 26.00% |
| 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,891 | Total Students | 5,165 |
| 4,155 | Undergraduate | 4,131 |
| 1,736 | Graduate | 1,034 |
| 845 | Online Enrollment | 151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 88% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $95,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,578) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,350) $11,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (23 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 229 Full-time 388 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 283 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 794 Full-time 415 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 840 Full-time 195 Part-time |
| $93,795 for Faculties $82,035 Part-time | Average Salary | $136,013 for Faculties $89,559 Part-time |