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Overview |
Bennington | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Bennington | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennington | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
Bennington | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Goddard College | ||
| 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
- Bennington College is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 320 students)
Bennington vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Goddard College?
- Bennington College is 233% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233% higher at Bennington than Goddard College ($60,648.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Bennington ($17,931 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 743.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($2,100 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Goddard College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 391.7% larger than aid received Goddard College ($49,183 vs. $10,002)
Bennington vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Bennington .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Bennington.
- Graduates from Goddard College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $31,700)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($20,750 vs. $26,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/