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Overview |
Williams | Bennington | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 98% |
Admission |
Williams | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $268 |
Diversity |
Williams | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Williams | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 880 students)
Williams vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Bennington?
- Williams College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Bennington for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Williams than Bennington College ($61,450.00 vs. $60,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Bennington ($20,965 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 14.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($15,530 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Williams College (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Bennington College ($57,121 vs. $49,183)
Williams vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Bennington has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Bennington College (95% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $41,900 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $31,700)
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($14,582 vs. $26,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($150 vs. $268)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/