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Overview |
Providence | Bennington | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,635 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Providence | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,830 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,830 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,645 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,040 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Providence | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,469 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 6,075 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1400 | 1290/1413 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Providence | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Providence | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Providence | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Providence | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 867 students)
Providence vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Providence for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Bennington than Providence College ($63,802.00 vs. $59,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Providence ($35,108 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 8.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($17,150 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Providence College (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 59.3% larger than aid received Providence College ($47,860 vs. $30,040)
Providence vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (48.7%) than Bennington (48%)
Providence vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Bennington College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $36,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/