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Overview |
Bennington | St John's College | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 867 | 447 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,802 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,802 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $15,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,108 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,860 | $24,726 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Bennington | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,825 | 463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,357 | 229 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1413 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennington | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bennington | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | St John's 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
- Bennington College is larger than than St John's College based on total student enrollment (867 students vs. 447 students)
Bennington vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or St John's College?
- Bennington College is 68.6% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.6% higher at Bennington than St John's College ($63,802.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Bennington ($28,368 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 20.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,468 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than St John's College (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 93.6% larger than aid received St John's College ($47,860 vs. $24,726)
Bennington vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than Bennington (48%)
Bennington vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or St John's 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 St John's College and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than St John's College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from St John's College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's 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/