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Overview |
Austin College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Austin College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Austin College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Austin 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
- Austin College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 880 students)
Austin College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Bennington than Austin College ($60,648.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Bennington ($24,739 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 36.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,958 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 48.9% larger than aid received Austin College ($49,183 vs. $33,033)
Austin College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Austin College .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Austin College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Austin College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin 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 Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Bennington College (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $22,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College and Austin College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bennington College and Austin College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/