Bentley vs The University of Tampa
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CCatholic life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Bentley UniversityWaltham, MACatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.The University of TampaTampa, FLCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Bentley lists Mass once a week; The University of Tampa lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Bentley has the higher graduation rate: 87% against 64% at The University of Tampa.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Bentley has the lower price after aid: $21,196 a year, against $30,011 at The University of Tampa.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Bentley: $120,959, against $59,436 at The University of Tampa.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
CCatholic life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Once a week
5 times a week
Confession times
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Waltham, MA
Tampa, FL
Setting
City
City
Students
5,264
11,054
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
45%
40%
Average SAT
1352
ACT middle 50%
28–31
Graduation rate
87%
64%
First-year retention
93%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$37,930
$36,211
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$21,196
$30,011
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,587
$31,513
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$26,164
$31,898
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$33,653
$34,691
Net price, over $110,000 income
$49,190
$37,975
Median debt
$25,023
$24,211
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$120,959
$59,436
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.