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Overview |
Centre College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Danville, KY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,356 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centre.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centre College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,250 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,250 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,770 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,780 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,597 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Centre College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,226 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 1,753 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.3% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1423 | 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 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Centre College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centre College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Centre College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Centre College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Centre College | Bennington | ||
| 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
- Centre College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,356 students vs. 867 students)
Centre College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centre College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 27% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $50,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Bennington than Centre College ($63,802.00 vs. $50,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Bennington ($23,780 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 35.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,770 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 20.9% larger than aid received Centre College ($47,860 vs. $39,597)
Centre College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centre College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Centre College .
- Accepted freshman Centre College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (54.3%) than Bennington (48%)
Centre College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centre College 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 Centre College.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Bennington College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Centre College earn on average $20,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/