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Overview |
F&M | Bennington | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 98% |
Admission |
F&M | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 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 |
F&M | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
F&M | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
F&M | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 87% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 880 students)
F&M vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Bennington?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Bennington for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at F&M than Bennington College ($65,652.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Bennington ($31,135 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 17.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,040 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 0% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($49,183 vs. $49,177)
F&M vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or F&M .
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Bennington College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $30,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $31,700)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/