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Overview |
Talladega College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 903 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,934 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Talladega College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
Talladega College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $268 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Talladega College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Talladega College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (903 students vs. 880 students)
Talladega College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 400% more expensive to attend than Talladega College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400% higher at Bennington than Talladega College ($60,648.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than Bennington ($12,360 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 98.3% lower than costs at Bennington College ($8,934 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Talladega College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 387.8% larger than aid received Talladega College ($49,183 vs. $10,082)
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 1.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
Talladega College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Talladega College (67% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Bennington College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $26,500)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $2,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,822)
- Bennington graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($268 vs. $298)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/