Colleges Compare Bentley University vs Emerson College Bentley University vs Emerson College Bentley University is harder to get into (47% vs 51% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average: $38,969 vs $49,215 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
Getting in Measure Bentley University Emerson College Admit rate 47% 51% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1230–1370 1270–1420 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 29–33 29–32 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost Measure Bentley University Emerson College Sticker price per year $83,072 $82,669 Average paid after grants $38,969 $49,215
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Bentley University Emerson College Under $30,000 $25,905 $49,140 $30,000–$48,000 $17,774 $43,321 $48,000–$75,000 $27,820 $42,830 $75,000–$110,000 $36,570 $47,619 Over $110,000 $50,907 $59,402
After you start Measure Bentley University Emerson College Undergrads 4,474 3,870 Graduate within 6 years 88% 79% Come back for year two 93% 87% Median earnings 10 years after starting $126,427 $67,317 Median debt at graduation $24,250 $23,250
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers
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