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Overview |
Bennington | VWC | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennington | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennington | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Bennington | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or VWC?
- Bennington College is 68.4% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Bennington than Virginia Wesleyan College ($60,648.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Bennington ($23,046 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 60.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,070 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 78.4% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($49,183 vs. $27,568)
Bennington vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or VWC? 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 VWC and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/