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Binghamton University BU Mason Bard College Penn State Harrisburg NYU Hampshire College WPI Baruch Bentley Hunter UNC Chapel Hill| Penn State York | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Penn State York | Bennington | ||
| Location | York, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 |
Penn State York | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $268 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State York | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 314.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.4% higher at Bennington than Penn State York ($60,648.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Bennington ($18,910 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 36.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,984 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Penn State York (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 482.7% larger than aid received Penn State York ($49,183 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Penn State York .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Penn State York vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Penn State York (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $23,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Bennington graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/