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Overview |
Unity College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Unity College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Unity College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Unity College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Unity College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Unity College | 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
- Unity College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 880 students)
Unity College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 437.7% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 437.7% higher at Bennington than Unity College ($60,648.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than Bennington ($18,554 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 46.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($12,104 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Unity College (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 1,319.4% larger than aid received Unity College ($49,183 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Unity College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Unity College (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Unity College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Unity College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/