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Overview |
WPI | Bennington | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WPI | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
WPI | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 87% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 880 students)
WPI vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Bennington than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($60,648.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than WPI ($32,497 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 7.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,544 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 81.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($49,183 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
WPI vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Bennington College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $51,000 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/