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Overview |
FDU | Bennington | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
FDU | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
FDU | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 87% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 880 students)
FDU vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 82.3% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Bennington than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($60,648.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Bennington ($21,408 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 13.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,588 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 73% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($49,183 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or FDU .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Bennington (45.3%)
FDU vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $21,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College and FDU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bennington College and FDU 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 FDU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/