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Overview |
Emerson | Bennington | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 20, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 880 students)
Emerson vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 16% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Bennington than Emerson College ($60,648.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Emerson ($32,497 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennington College are 10.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,720 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 101.9% larger than aid received Emerson College ($49,183 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Bennington College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $31,700)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Emerson 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/