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Overview |
CSE | Bennington | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSE | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSE | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
CSE | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 87% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 880 students)
CSE vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 84.3% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at Bennington than College of Saint Elizabeth ($60,648.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Bennington ($21,689 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 39% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,744 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Bennington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 64.5% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($49,183 vs. $29,905)
CSE vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or CSE .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
CSE vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $13,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $31,700)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/