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Overview |
University of Scranton | Bennington | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,825 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,534 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,534 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,918 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,100 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,819 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 87% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (4,825 students vs. 867 students)
University of Scranton vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 23.8% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $51,534.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Bennington than University of Scranton ($63,802.00 vs. $51,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Bennington ($32,100 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 10.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,918 vs. $18,640)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton as Bennington College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 33.6% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($47,860 vs. $35,819)
University of Scranton vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or University of Scranton .
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Bennington (48%)
University of Scranton vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton 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 Scranton.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Bennington College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $30,400 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/