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Bard College Hampshire College Skidmore College Kenyon Reed Union College St John's Sarah Lawrence| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USMMA | Bennington | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 98% |
Admission |
USMMA | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1260/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $268 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
USMMA | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 87% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Merchant Marine Academy is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 880 students)
USMMA vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Bennington?
- Bennington College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bennington than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($60,648.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Bennington ($4,891 vs. $32,497)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (98% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 995.6% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($49,183 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or USMMA .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $60,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $31,700)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/