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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 159.2% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.2% higher at Bennington than Washington Adventist University ($60,648.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Bennington ($17,088 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 69.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($10,440 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 216.6% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($49,183 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Washington Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (51.4%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Washington Adventist University (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $39 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,039)
- Bennington graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/