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Overview |
Philadelphia University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philau.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Philadelphia University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,160 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,160 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,005 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,510 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,568 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Philadelphia University | 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 | 3.45 | 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 |
Philadelphia University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Philadelphia University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,451 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $283 | $268 |
Diversity |
Philadelphia University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Philadelphia University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | - | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 87% | ||
Campus |
Philadelphia University | 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
- Philadelphia University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (3,746 students vs. 880 students)
Philadelphia University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Philadelphia University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 58.9% more expensive to attend than Philadelphia University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Bennington than Philadelphia University ($60,648.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philadelphia University than Bennington ($28,510 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philadelphia University are 36.3% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,005 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philadelphia University than Bennington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 85.1% larger than aid received Philadelphia University ($49,183 vs. $26,568)
Which college is harder to get into, Philadelphia University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Philadelphia University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Philadelphia University (3.45)
Philadelphia University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Philadelphia University 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 Philadelphia University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Philadelphia University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Philadelphia University earn on average $19,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Philadelphia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,451)
- Bennington graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Philadelphia University graduates. ($268 vs. $283)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Philadelphia University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/