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Overview |
Judson College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Marion, AL | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 229 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judson.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,240 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,240 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,380 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Judson College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1350 | 1260/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Judson College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Judson College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Judson College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Judson College | 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
- Bennington College is larger than than Judson College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 229 students)
Judson College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 251.8% more expensive to attend than Judson College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $17,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.8% higher at Bennington than Judson College ($60,648.00 vs. $17,240.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson College are 55.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,380 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Judson College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is ?% larger than aid received Judson College ($49,183 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Judson College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Judson College .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Judson College (3.49)
Judson College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson College 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 Judson College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Judson College (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bennington College earn on average $100 more per year than Judson College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $31,600)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/