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Overview |
Bennington | Beloit College | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Beloit, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | beloit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Beloit College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $55,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $55,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $20,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $46,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennington | Beloit College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 2,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Bennington | Beloit College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Beloit College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Beloit College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bennington | Beloit College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Beloit College | ||
| 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
- Beloit College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (964 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. Beloit College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Beloit College?
- Bennington College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Beloit College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $55,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Bennington than Beloit College ($60,648.00 vs. $55,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Beloit College than Bennington ($20,192 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beloit College are 71.5% lower than costs at Bennington College ($10,330 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beloit College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Beloit College ($49,183 vs. $46,725)
Bennington vs. Beloit College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Beloit College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beloit College or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Beloit College (3.33)
- Beloit College has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. Beloit College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Beloit College? 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 Beloit College and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Beloit College is higher than Bennington College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Beloit College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Beloit College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Beloit College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beloit College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/