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Overview |
Susquahanna | Bennington | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 880 students)
Susquahanna vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Susquahanna for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Bennington than Susquehanna University ($60,648.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Bennington ($28,605 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 18.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,960 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Susquehanna University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Susquehanna University ($49,183 vs. $40,914)
Susquahanna vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Susquahanna vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Bennington College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/