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Overview |
Aquinas College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 342 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinascollege.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aquinas College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,350 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,350 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,892 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,820 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Aquinas College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 245 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1370 | 1260/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Aquinas College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aquinas College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Aquinas College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Aquinas College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | - | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 87% | ||
Campus |
Aquinas College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 342 students)
Aquinas College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aquinas College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 184.1% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.1% higher at Bennington than Aquinas College ($60,648.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Bennington ($20,892 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 100.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($8,850 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 283.6% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($49,183 vs. $12,820)
Aquinas College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aquinas College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Aquinas College .
- Accepted freshman Aquinas College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Aquinas College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aquinas 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 Aquinas College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Aquinas College (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $31,700)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/