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Overview |
Robert Morris | Bennington | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | 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 | 2.73 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Robert Morris | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | 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
- Robert Morris University Illinois is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 880 students)
Robert Morris vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 106.3% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at Bennington than Robert Morris University Illinois ($60,648.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University Illinois are 26.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($13,965 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Robert Morris University Illinois (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($49,183 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Bennington College (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University Illinois earn on average $2,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $31,700)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/