The Evergreen State vs Bennington College

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Washington and Vermont, The Evergreen State College and Bennington College stand as beacons of progressive education. While both institutions share a commitment to interdisciplinary learning and experiential education, they offer distinct experiences shaped by their unique histories, academic strengths, and student demographics. With acceptance rates of 75% and 30%, respectively, these colleges attract students seeking a transformative educational journey. Delve into our comprehensive comparison table to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart, from their popular majors and student body diversity to their graduation rates and notable alumni. Whether you're an aspiring artist, environmentalist, or social justice advocate, this side-by-side analysis will guide you towards the college that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal growth.

	Bennington College	The Evergreen State College
Overview
Location	Bennington, Vermont	Olympia, Washington
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	66.9%	99.5%
Application fees	$85	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1000 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		13.0%
Students submitting ACT score		7.0%
Total number of applicants	1,726	1,111
Total number of admissions given out	1,155	1,105
Admitted students who chose to enroll	249	234
Yield rate	21.6%	21.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$80,648	In state: $26,103 Out of state: $46,746
Average net price	$35,569	$16,155
Tuition	$58,848	In state: $7,389 Out of state: $28,032
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $9,350 Meal plan: $7,860	Room/dormitory: $8,547 Meal plan: $4,602
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $43,739	84.0% Average amount $9,659
Students receiving federal student loan	60.0% Average amount $5,083	42.0% Average amount $4,970
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $33,561	0.0% Average amount $21,382

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	771 Men 35.5% Women 64.5%	1,849 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%
Graduate students	113 Men 20.4% Women 79.6%	267 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	30.8%
International students	15.5%	0.3%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	769	991
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Washington California Oregon Colorado Idaho

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures English Language and Literature Public Administration and Social Service	Liberal Arts Multidisciplinary Studies Public Administration and Social Service Natural Resources and Conservation Education
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.8%	43.2%
Dropout rate	7.5%	54.5%
Transferred out	24.8%	N/A
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	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $61,207 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,678 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $58,733 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $46,321 Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,468 Year 2: $24,730 Year 3: $30,891 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,118 Year 2: $23,558 Year 3: $26,439

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