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Overview |
Georgetown | Bennington | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1260/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $268 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Georgetown | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 880 students)
Georgetown vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Bennington?
- Georgetown University is 2% more expensive to attend than Bennington for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Georgetown than Bennington College ($61,872.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Georgetown ($32,497 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennington College are 6.2% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,720 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Georgetown University (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 7% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($49,183 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Georgetown .
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Bennington College (94% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $87,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $31,700)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($160 vs. $268)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/