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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Bennington | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
George Washington | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
George Washington | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 87% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 867 students)
George Washington vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Bennington?
- George Washington University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Bennington for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $63,802.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at George Washington than Bennington College ($64,700.00 vs. $63,802.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than George Washington ($35,108 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 14.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,300 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than George Washington University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 35.3% larger than aid received George Washington University ($47,860 vs. $35,367)
George Washington vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Bennington College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $48,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $31,700)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/