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Overview |
Westminster | Bennington | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminstercollege.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,832 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,832 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,068 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,787 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Westminster | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,205 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1166/1373 | 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 |
Westminster | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westminster | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Westminster | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Westminster | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westminster College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,280 students vs. 880 students)
Westminster vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 52.3% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Bennington than Westminster College ($60,648.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Bennington ($27,068 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 60.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,024 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 77% larger than aid received Westminster College ($49,183 vs. $27,787)
Westminster vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Westminster .
- Accepted freshman Westminster students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Westminster vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Westminster College (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $22,200 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $31,700)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/