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Overview |
DePauw | Bennington | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
DePauw | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
DePauw | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
DePauw | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 87% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | 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
- DePauw University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 880 students)
DePauw vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than DePauw for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Bennington than DePauw University ($60,648.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Bennington ($29,486 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 23.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,400 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 19.8% larger than aid received DePauw University ($49,183 vs. $41,067)
DePauw vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or DePauw .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Bennington (45.3%)
DePauw vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Bennington College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $29,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $31,700)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $412 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,588 vs. $26,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/