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Overview |
Northwood University-Texas | Bennington | ||
| Location | Cedar Hill, TX | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 255 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwood.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwood University-Texas | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,200 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,200 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,784 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,456 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,160 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwood University-Texas | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Northwood University-Texas | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwood University-Texas | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,775 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwood University-Texas | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Northwood University-Texas | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | - | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 87% | ||
Campus |
Northwood University-Texas | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 255 students)
Northwood University-Texas vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwood University-Texas or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 494.6% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Texas for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 494.6% higher at Bennington than Northwood University Texas ($60,648.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwood University Texas than Bennington ($14,456 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 101.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($8,784 vs. $17,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas as Bennington College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 247.3% larger than aid received Northwood University Texas ($49,183 vs. $14,160)
Northwood University-Texas vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwood University-Texas or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Northwood University-Texas .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Northwood University-Texas vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwood University-Texas 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 Northwood University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Northwood University Texas (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $18,800 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $31,700)
- Northwood University Texas students graduate with a $4,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,000)
- Northwood University-Texas graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/