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Overview |
Fordham | Bennington | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Fordham | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Fordham | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fordham University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 880 students)
Fordham vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Bennington than Fordham University ($60,648.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Fordham ($32,497 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennington College are 18.8% lower than costs at Fordham University ($17,720 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Fordham University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 48.5% larger than aid received Fordham University ($49,183 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Fordham vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Bennington College (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $32,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College and Fordham graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bennington College and Fordham graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/