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Overview |
OWU | Bennington | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OWU | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
OWU | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
OWU | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 87% | ||
Campus |
OWU | 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
- Ohio Wesleyan University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 880 students)
OWU vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Bennington than Ohio Wesleyan University ($60,648.00 vs. $49,262.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Bennington ($27,311 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 28.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,745 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 33.8% larger than aid received Ohio Wesleyan University ($49,183 vs. $36,757)
OWU vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (52.2%) than Bennington (45.3%)
OWU vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU 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 OWU.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/