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Overview |
Bennington | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennington | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Bennington | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Bennington | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Castleton State College | ||
| 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
- Castleton State College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Castleton State College?
- Bennington College is 412.6% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.6% higher at Bennington than Castleton State College ($60,648.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Bennington ($16,791 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 42.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,404 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 278.1% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($49,183 vs. $13,007)
Bennington vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Castleton State College (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Castleton State College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $31,700)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/