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Overview |
Paine College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Paine College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | 1260/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Paine College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $268 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Paine College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 377.3% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 377.3% higher at Bennington than Paine College ($60,648.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Bennington ($15,877 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 135.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($7,512 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 318.4% larger than aid received Paine College ($49,183 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Paine College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Paine College (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bennington College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $28,400)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,750)
- Bennington graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($268 vs. $369)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/