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Overview |
Vassar | Bennington | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,870 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,870 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,415 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,733 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,840 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Vassar | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,145 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 2,153 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1550 | 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 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Vassar | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $268 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Vassar | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Vassar College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 867 students)
Vassar vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Bennington?
- Vassar College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Bennington for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $63,802.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Vassar than Bennington College ($66,870.00 vs. $63,802.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Bennington ($29,733 vs. $35,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($17,415 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Vassar College (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Bennington College ($53,840 vs. $47,860)
Vassar vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Vassar .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Vassar vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Bennington College (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $26,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $31,700)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $10,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($15,780 vs. $26,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($163 vs. $268)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/