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Overview |
Bennington | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennington | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennington | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bennington | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Saint Michael's 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
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Saint Michael's College?
- Bennington College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Bennington than Saint Michael's College ($60,648.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Bennington ($27,700 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 18.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,995 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Saint Michael's College ($49,183 vs. $37,162)
Bennington vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Bennington College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/