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Overview |
Bennington | Northland College | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennington | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bennington | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Northland 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 518 students)
Bennington vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Northland College?
- Bennington College is 52.7% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Bennington than Northland College ($60,648.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Bennington ($23,252 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 82.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($9,688 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 65.2% larger than aid received Northland College ($49,183 vs. $29,780)
Bennington vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Northland 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 Northland College and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Northland College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northland College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $943 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,943)
- Bennington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/