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Overview |
Coe College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Coe College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Coe College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $268 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Coe College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Bennington | ||
| 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
- Coe College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 880 students)
Coe College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Coe College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $50,314.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Bennington than Coe College ($60,648.00 vs. $50,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Bennington ($21,237 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 62.3% lower than costs at Bennington College ($10,920 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 14% larger than aid received Coe College ($49,183 vs. $43,143)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Bennington (3.51)
Coe College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Bennington College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $16,400 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $2,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,105)
- Bennington graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($268 vs. $290)
- More Coe College 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/