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Overview |
Allegheny College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1260/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Allegheny College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 880 students)
Allegheny College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Bennington than Allegheny College ($60,648.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Bennington ($26,719 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 28.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,796 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Allegheny College ($49,183 vs. $42,599)
Allegheny College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Allegheny College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Bennington? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bennington and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Bennington College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $23,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/