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Overview |
Howard | Bennington | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Howard | 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
- Howard University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 880 students)
Howard vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 98.3% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at Bennington than Howard University ($60,648.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Bennington ($28,279 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 11.6% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,880 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Bennington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 145.1% larger than aid received Howard University ($49,183 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Howard vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Howard University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/