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Overview |
Temple | Bennington | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Temple | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Temple | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Temple | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Temple | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Temple | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 880 students)
Temple vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 200.1% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Bennington than Temple University ($60,648.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Bennington ($23,935 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 13.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,648 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Temple University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 324.9% larger than aid received Temple University ($49,183 vs. $11,575)
Temple vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Temple .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Temple vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple 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 Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Bennington College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $24,600 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College and Temple graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bennington College and Temple graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/