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Overview |
Bennington | Marlboro College | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Marlboro, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | marlboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Marlboro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $12,595 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Bennington | Marlboro 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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennington | Marlboro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Marlboro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $31,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Marlboro College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
Bennington | Marlboro College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Marlboro 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 Marlboro College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 142 students)
Bennington vs. Marlboro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Marlboro College?
- Bennington College is 128.9% more expensive to attend than Marlboro College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.9% higher at Bennington than Marlboro College ($60,648.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marlboro College are 40.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,595 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Marlboro College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is ?% larger than aid received Marlboro College ($49,183 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Marlboro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marlboro College or Bennington .
Bennington vs. Marlboro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Marlboro 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 Marlboro College and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Marlboro College (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bennington College earn on average $300 more per year than Marlboro College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $31,400)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marlboro College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marlboro College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marlboro College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/