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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wittenberg University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,299 students vs. 880 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Bennington than Wittenberg University ($60,648.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Bennington ($22,912 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 57.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,280 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 50.7% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($49,183 vs. $32,632)
Wittenberg University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Wittenberg University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Bennington College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/