Juniata College vs Bennington College

Juniata College and Bennington College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Juniata, nestled in the scenic Allegheny Mountains, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Bennington, on the other hand, is known for its rigorous academic standards and highly selective admissions process. While Juniata's student body is predominantly composed of Pennsylvania residents, Bennington attracts a diverse population from across the globe. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Bennington College	Juniata College
Overview
Location	Bennington, Vermont	Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	83.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	66.9%	74.4%
Application fees	$85
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	1,726	2,753
Total number of admissions given out	1,155	2,049
Admitted students who chose to enroll	249	337
Yield rate	21.6%	16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$80,648	$66,376
Average net price	$35,569	$26,493
Tuition	$58,848	$50,100
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,350 Meal plan: $7,860	Room/dormitory: $6,944 Meal plan: $6,106
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $43,739	100.0% Average amount $37,275
Students receiving federal student loan	60.0% Average amount $5,083	66.0% Average amount $5,361
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $33,561	22.0% Average amount $15,863

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	771 Men 35.5% Women 64.5%	1,256 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students	113 Men 20.4% Women 79.6%	34 Men 44.1% Women 55.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	15.5%	9.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	769	1,234
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures English Language and Literature Public Administration and Social Service	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Natural Resources and Conservation Education Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.8%	75.8%
Dropout rate	7.5%	14.0%
Transferred out	24.8%	9.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	English Language and Literature/Letters, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,354 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $33,127 Visual and Performing Arts, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $14,867 Year 2: $17,950 Year 3: $15,066 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: N/A Literature (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,202 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $15,302 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,599 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,745 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $36,275 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,065 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $36,167 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: $31,855 Natural Resources and Conservation, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,972 Year 2: $24,421 Year 3: N/A Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,953 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,511 Year 2: $22,329 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: N/A

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