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Overview |
Stonehill College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Easton, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,543 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stonehill.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stonehill College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,100 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,021 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,710 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Stonehill College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 5,338 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Stonehill College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stonehill College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stonehill College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Stonehill College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Stonehill College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Stonehill College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,543 students vs. 880 students)
Stonehill College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stonehill College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Stonehill College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Bennington than Stonehill College ($60,648.00 vs. $51,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stonehill College than Bennington ($31,021 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stonehill College are 17.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,100 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stonehill College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 41.7% larger than aid received Stonehill College ($49,183 vs. $34,710)
Stonehill College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stonehill College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Stonehill College .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Stonehill College (3.32)
- Stonehill College has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Stonehill College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stonehill College 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 Stonehill College.
- The graduation rate at Stonehill College is higher than Bennington College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Stonehill College earn on average $34,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stonehill College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stonehill College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Stonehill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/