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UT Dallas Baylor Bard College Austin College SU Hampshire College UNT UT Austin TCU Trinity UT Arlington Texas A&M| University of Dallas | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | Bennington | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Dallas | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 87% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,328 students vs. 880 students)
University of Dallas vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 35.9% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Bennington than University of Dallas ($60,648.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than Bennington ($27,250 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 28.3% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,810 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 35.7% larger than aid received University of Dallas ($49,183 vs. $36,231)
University of Dallas vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or University of Dallas .
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Bennington (45.3%)
University of Dallas vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas 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 University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Bennington College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $16,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $31,700)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/