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Overview |
Wesley College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesley College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1260/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesley College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | 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
- Wesley College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (917 students vs. 880 students)
Wesley College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 125.2% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at Bennington than Wesley College ($60,648.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 49.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,864 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Wesley College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($49,183 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Wesley College (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/