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Overview |
John Brown University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
John Brown University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
John Brown University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $268 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
John Brown University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 87% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- John Brown University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,326 students vs. 880 students)
John Brown University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 113.4% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at Bennington than John Brown University ($60,648.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Brown University than Bennington ($20,997 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 78.6% lower than costs at Bennington College ($9,920 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University than Bennington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 132.8% larger than aid received John Brown University ($49,183 vs. $21,131)
John Brown University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or John Brown University .
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- John Brown University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Bennington (45.3%)
John Brown University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown 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 John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than John Brown University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $31,700)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $4,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($21,943 vs. $26,000)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($226 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Brown 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/