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CCSU ECSU UNH Bard College Quinnipiac WestConn SHU Hampshire College University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Jackson State University| Southern Connecticut State University | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Bennington | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
SCSU | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 87% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 880 students)
SCSU vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 837.4% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.3% higher at Bennington than Southern Connecticut State University ($60,648.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Bennington ($18,712 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 25.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,076 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 573% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($49,183 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
SCSU vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Connecticut State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $31,700)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/