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Overview |
BC | Bennington | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
BC | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
BC | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 87% | ||
Campus |
BC | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 880 students)
BC vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Bennington?
- Boston College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Bennington for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at BC than Bennington College ($62,950.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Bennington ($30,559 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 9.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,120 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Boston College (98% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 1.6% larger than aid received Bennington College ($49,992 vs. $49,183)
BC vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Bennington? 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 Bennington and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Bennington College (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $59,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $31,700)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- BC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/