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Overview |
Bennington | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Bennington | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennington | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bennington | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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
- Vermont Technical College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,414 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Vermont Tech?
- Bennington College is 312.2% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Bennington than Vermont Technical College ($60,648.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than Bennington ($19,426 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 42.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,404 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Vermont Technical College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 409.1% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($49,183 vs. $9,660)
Bennington vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- Vermont Tech has a higher acceptance rate (49.8%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Vermont Technical College (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,700)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $9,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($16,050 vs. $26,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/