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Overview |
UMBC | Bennington | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 87% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 880 students)
UMBC vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 569.7% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.9% higher at Bennington than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($60,648.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Bennington ($17,692 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 32.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,378 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 453.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($49,183 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bennington (45.3%)
UMBC vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $27,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $31,700)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/