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Overview |
Western New England University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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 |
Western New England University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 880 students)
Western New England University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Bennington than Western New England University ($60,648.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Bennington ($30,214 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 20.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,670 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Western New England University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 98.5% larger than aid received Western New England University ($49,183 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Western New England University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Western New England University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $28,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/