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Overview |
Bennington | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Bennington | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennington | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Bennington | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | - | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lyndon State College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Lyndon State College?
- Bennington College is 470.4% more expensive to attend than Lyndon State College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $10,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166% higher at Bennington than Lyndon State College ($60,648.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than Bennington ($13,304 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 72.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($10,290 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Lyndon State College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 447.6% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($49,183 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
Bennington vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Lyndon State 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 Lyndon State College and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Lyndon State College (67% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lyndon State College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,750)
- Bennington graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/