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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | 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
- Agnes Scott College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,114 students vs. 880 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Agnes Scott College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Bennington than Agnes Scott College ($60,648.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Bennington ($24,305 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 32.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,375 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 43.5% larger than aid received Agnes Scott College ($49,183 vs. $34,267)
Agnes Scott College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Agnes Scott College (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Agnes Scott College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/