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Overview |
AU | Bennington | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
AU | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
AU | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 87% | ||
Campus |
AU | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 880 students)
AU vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 14.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Bennington than American University ($60,648.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than AU ($32,497 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 12.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,706 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than American University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 81.2% larger than aid received American University ($49,183 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Bennington College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $33,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $31,700)
- American University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More AU 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/