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Overview |
Bennington | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 867 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,802 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,802 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,108 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,860 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennington | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,825 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 1,357 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1413 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bennington | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bennington | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 867 students)
Bennington vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Viterbo?
- Bennington College is 101.9% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at Bennington than Viterbo University ($63,802.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Bennington ($23,901 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 74.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($10,680 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 135.5% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($47,860 vs. $20,319)
Bennington vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Bennington (48%)
Bennington vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Viterbo University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/