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Overview |
Plymouth | Bennington | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Plymouth | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 880 students)
Plymouth vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 410.9% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.6% higher at Bennington than Plymouth State University ($60,648.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Bennington ($20,321 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 50% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,810 vs. $17,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University as Bennington College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 429.6% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($49,183 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Plymouth vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Plymouth State University (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/