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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Bard College Rose-Hulman Purdue UIC Hampshire College ISU Bradley Florida Tech| Bennington College | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennington | MSOE | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennington | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennington | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennington | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Bennington | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or MSOE?
- Bennington College is 36% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Bennington than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($60,648.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Bennington ($25,661 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee School of Engineering are 41.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,494 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($49,183 vs. $31,850)
Bennington vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $37,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/