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Overview |
Barclay College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Haviland, KS | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 169 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barclaycollege.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barclay College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,000 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,000 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,926 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,564 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Barclay College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 205 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 108 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Barclay College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barclay College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
Barclay College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Barclay College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Barclay College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Barclay College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 169 students)
Barclay College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barclay College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 219.2% more expensive to attend than Barclay College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.2% higher at Bennington than Barclay College ($60,648.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barclay College than Bennington ($26,926 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barclay College are 61.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,000 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barclay College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 325.3% larger than aid received Barclay College ($49,183 vs. $11,564)
Barclay College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barclay College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Barclay College .
- Barclay College has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Barclay College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barclay 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 Barclay College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Barclay College (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bennington College earn on average $400 more per year than Barclay College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $31,300)
- Barclay College students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,000)
- Barclay College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barclay College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/