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Overview |
Bennington | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Bennington, VT | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennington.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennington | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,648 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,648 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,720 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,497 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,183 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Bennington | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,801 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,269 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennington | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $348 |
Diversity |
Bennington | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 65% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bennington | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bennington | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 880 students)
Bennington vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennington or Virginia Union University?
- Bennington College is 476% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 476% higher at Bennington than Virginia Union University ($60,648.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Bennington ($21,057 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 90.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($9,286 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Virginia Union University (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 472.1% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($49,183 vs. $8,597)
Bennington vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennington or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Bennington .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Bennington vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennington or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and Bennington.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Virginia Union University (67% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $33,750)
- Bennington graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($268 vs. $348)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/