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Overview |
Cornell College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornell College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Cornell College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cornell College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,073 students vs. 880 students)
Cornell College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 25% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Bennington than Cornell College ($60,648.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Bennington ($25,686 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 63% lower than costs at Bennington College ($10,872 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Cornell College ($49,183 vs. $38,069)
Cornell College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Cornell College .
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Cornell College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Bennington College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Cornell College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/