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Bard College Hampshire College Skidmore College Kenyon Reed St John's Union College ATU Sarah Lawrence| University of the Ozarks | Bennington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Bennington | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 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 |
Ozarks | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ozarks | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | 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
- Bennington College is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 143.1% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.1% higher at Bennington than University of the Ozarks ($60,648.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Bennington ($16,319 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 112% lower than costs at Bennington College ($8,358 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than University of the Ozarks (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 155.8% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($49,183 vs. $19,224)
Ozarks vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Ozarks .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Ozarks vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than University of the Ozarks (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of the Ozarks earn on average $10,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,700)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $3,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($22,540 vs. $26,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/