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USAFA West Point Bard College Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy VMI Yale Hampshire College Princeton Johns Hopkins Cornell NC State| United States Naval Academy | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Bennington | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 867 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 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 31, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Annapolis | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | 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
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (4,465 students vs. 867 students)
Annapolis vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Bennington?
- Bennington College is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Bennington than United States Naval Academy ($63,802.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than United States Naval Academy (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($47,860 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/