- Both Suffolk University and Bentley University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Bentley University has more expensive tuition of $58,150 than Suffolk University ($45,380).
- Bentley University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.15% than Suffolk University (83.55%).
- Bentley University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Suffolk University (1,190).
- Suffolk University is larger with 6,734 students than Bentley University (5,165 students).
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| #196 in National Universities #41 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #13 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Waltham, MA |
| Known as | Bentley | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | ||
| $45,380 | Undergraduate | $58,150 |
| $36,336 | Graduate | $44,720 |
| $25,800 | Financial Aid | $30,657 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $150 graduate |
| 83.55% | Acceptance Rate | 44.15% |
| 15.68% | Yield | 26.00% |
| 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,734 | Total Students | 5,165 |
| 4,381 | Undergraduate | 4,131 |
| 2,353 | Graduate | 1,034 |
| 215 | Online Enrollment | 151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $59,900 | 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 Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,496) $15,450 average annual costs | 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 | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 353 Full-time 266 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 283 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 948 Full-time 337 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 840 Full-time 195 Part-time |
| $107,148 for Faculties $77,477 Part-time | Average Salary | $136,013 for Faculties $89,559 Part-time |