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Overview |
Albright College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albright.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albright College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,020 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,020 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,940 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,496 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,420 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Albright College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,578 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 4,734 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Albright College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albright College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $268 |
Diversity |
Albright College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Albright College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Albright College | 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
- Albright College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 880 students)
Albright College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albright College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 124.5% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at Bennington than Albright College ($60,648.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Bennington ($21,496 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 18.6% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,940 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 129.6% larger than aid received Albright College ($49,183 vs. $21,420)
Albright College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albright College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Albright College .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Albright College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albright 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 Albright College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Albright College (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/