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Overview |
Medgar | Bennington | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Medgar | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Medgar | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $268 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Medgar | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 880 students)
Medgar vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 775.2% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.6% higher at Bennington than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($60,648.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Bennington ($8,250 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennington College are 1.1% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($17,720 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than CUNY Medgar Evers College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 480.9% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($49,183 vs. $8,467)
Medgar vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Medgar .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Medgar vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY Medgar Evers College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $31,700)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $16,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($9,033 vs. $26,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($93 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/