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Overview |
Salve Regina University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Newport, RI | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salve.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salve Regina University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,250 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,250 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,997 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,787 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Salve Regina University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,562 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 3,867 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salve Regina University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salve Regina University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salve Regina University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Salve Regina University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 880 students)
Salve Regina University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salve Regina University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 34% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Bennington than Salve Regina University ($60,648.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Salve Regina University ($32,497 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 7.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,500 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 83.6% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($49,183 vs. $26,787)
Salve Regina University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salve Regina University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Salve Regina University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Salve Regina University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Bennington College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $22,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/