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Overview |
Dickinson College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 880 students)
Dickinson College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Bennington?
- Dickinson College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Bennington for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Dickinson College than Bennington College ($60,776.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Dickinson College ($32,497 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 11.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,938 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Dickinson College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($49,183 vs. $39,554)
Dickinson College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Dickinson College .
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson 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 Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Bennington College (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $30,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $31,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/