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Overview |
AIC | Bennington | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
AIC | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 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 | Sep 7, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AIC | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
AIC | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 5% |
Students |
AIC | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 87% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 880 students)
AIC vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than AIC for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Bennington than American International College ($60,648.00 vs. $40,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Bennington ($18,317 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American International College are 17.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,130 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than American International College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 40.3% larger than aid received American International College ($49,183 vs. $35,061)
AIC vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or AIC .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Bennington (45.3%)
AIC vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC 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 AIC.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than American International College (67% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/