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Overview |
Wofford College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,823 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wofford.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wofford College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,760 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,760 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,192 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,005 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Wofford College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,425 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,663 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.2% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1353 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wofford College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wofford College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,100 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,747 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wofford College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wofford College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Wofford College | 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 880 students)
Wofford College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wofford College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Bennington than Wofford College ($60,648.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Bennington ($31,192 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 18.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,920 vs. $17,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College as Bennington College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Wofford College ($49,183 vs. $36,005)
Wofford College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wofford College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Wofford College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Wofford College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wofford 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 Wofford College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Bennington College (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $26,400 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $31,700)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $253 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,747 vs. $26,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/