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Overview |
Hamline University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hamline University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Hamline University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,432 students vs. 867 students)
Hamline University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Bennington than Hamline University ($63,802.00 vs. $47,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Bennington ($22,759 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 54.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,030 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 40.8% larger than aid received Hamline University ($47,860 vs. $33,981)
Hamline University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Hamline University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Bennington (48%)
Hamline University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Bennington College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $31,700)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/