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Overview |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Bennington | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,982 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,038 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,038 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,771 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,201 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | - | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 87% | ||
Campus |
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | 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
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (6,982 students vs. 880 students)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 73.1% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.1% higher at Bennington than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($60,648.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than Bennington ($26,771 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus are 29.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,720 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 143.5% larger than aid received Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($49,183 vs. $20,201)
Which college is harder to get into, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus (3.37)
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus 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 Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (67% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus earn on average $22,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $31,700)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/