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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bennington | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,203 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #758 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,353 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,163 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,962 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,377 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $268 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | 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
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,203 students vs. 880 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 85.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Bennington than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($60,648.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Bennington ($26,353 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 45.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,160 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Concordia University Ann Arbor (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 132.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($49,183 vs. $21,163)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Ann Arbor earn on average $7,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $31,700)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/