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Overview |
Benedictine College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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 |
Benedictine College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 880 students)
Benedictine College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 84.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at Bennington than Benedictine College ($60,648.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Bennington ($30,067 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 53% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,580 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 135.2% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($49,183 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Benedictine College .
- Accepted freshman Benedictine College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Benedictine College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Benedictine College (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Benedictine College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/