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Overview |
U of R | Bennington | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
U of R | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
U of R | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
U of R | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
U of R | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 87% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 867 students)
U of R vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 1% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Bennington than University of Rochester ($63,802.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than U of R ($35,108 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennington College are 1.5% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,640 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than University of Rochester (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 14.8% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($47,860 vs. $41,700)
U of R vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than U of R (35.9%)
U of R vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Bennington College (83% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $39,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $31,700)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/