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Overview |
Bennington | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 867 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,802 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,802 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,108 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,860 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennington | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,825 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,357 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1413 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bennington | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $282 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bennington | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 867 students)
Bennington vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Lawrence?
- Bennington College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Bennington than Lawrence University ($63,802.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Bennington ($27,393 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 57.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,838 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 18.4% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($47,860 vs. $40,431)
Bennington vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Bennington (48%)
Bennington vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Bennington College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,350)
- Bennington graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($268 vs. $282)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/