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Overview |
Assumption College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Assumption College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Assumption 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
- Assumption College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 880 students)
Assumption College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Bennington than Assumption College ($60,648.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Bennington ($28,911 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 21.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,562 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 51.4% larger than aid received Assumption College ($49,183 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Assumption College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is the same as at Bennington College (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $26,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/