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Overview |
Andrews University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,858 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andrews.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Andrews University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,464 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,464 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,474 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,194 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,557 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Andrews University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,226 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,119 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1350 | 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 |
Academics |
Andrews University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Andrews University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Andrews University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Andrews University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Andrews University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Andrews University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,858 students vs. 880 students)
Andrews University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Andrews University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 92.8% more expensive to attend than Andrews University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.8% higher at Bennington than Andrews University ($60,648.00 vs. $31,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Andrews University than Bennington ($24,194 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Andrews University are 87% lower than costs at Bennington College ($9,474 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Andrews University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 165% larger than aid received Andrews University ($49,183 vs. $18,557)
Andrews University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Andrews University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Andrews University .
- Accepted freshman Andrews University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Andrews University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Andrews University 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 Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Andrews University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Andrews University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Andrews University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Andrews University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/