Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BU | Bennington | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 36,624 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BU | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,798 | $63,802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,798 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,110 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,551 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $55,080 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 98% |
Admission |
BU | Bennington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,495 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 8,733 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1520 | 1290/1413 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BU | Bennington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BU | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
BU | Bennington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
BU | Bennington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 87% | ||
Campus |
BU | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 867 students)
BU vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 0% more expensive to attend than BU for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $63,798.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Bennington than Boston University ($63,802.00 vs. $63,798.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Bennington ($27,551 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 2.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($18,110 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Boston University (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Bennington College ($55,080 vs. $47,860)
BU vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than BU (10.8%)
BU vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Bennington College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $40,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/