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Overview |
Curry College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Curry College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Curry College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Curry College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 880 students)
Curry College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Bennington than Curry College ($60,648.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Curry College than Bennington ($31,091 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Curry College are 4.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($17,030 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Bennington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 67.3% larger than aid received Curry College ($49,183 vs. $29,402)
Curry College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Curry College .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Curry College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Curry College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $19,000 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College and Curry College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bennington College and Curry College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/