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Overview |
Northeastern | Bennington | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Northeastern | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 880 students)
Northeastern vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Bennington than Northeastern University ($60,648.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Northeastern ($32,497 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennington College are 4% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,720 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Northeastern University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 16.2% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($49,183 vs. $42,331)
Northeastern vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Bennington College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $37,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,875)
- Bennington graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($268 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/