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Overview |
Valpo | Bennington | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Valpo | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 880 students)
Valpo vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Bennington than Valparaiso University ($60,648.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Bennington ($22,755 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 34.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,180 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 41.7% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($49,183 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Valpo .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Valpo vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Bennington College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $22,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo 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/