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Bard College Hampshire College Skidmore College LHU Temple Kenyon Union College Penn State Reed St John's VSU Penn State Harrisburg| Bennington College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennington | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Bennington | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennington | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bennington | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Penn College?
- Bennington College is 292.5% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.5% higher at Bennington than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($60,648.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Bennington ($23,030 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 46.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,130 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 578% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($49,183 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Bennington vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Penn 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 Penn College and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $12,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $31,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/