Bennington vs Furman
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Bennington CollegeBennington, VTCatholic life on campusFurman UniversityGreenville, SCCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Furman has the higher graduation rate: 79% against 71% at Bennington.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Furman has the lower price after aid: $16,401 a year, against $18,480 at Bennington.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Furman: $68,635, against $38,289 at Bennington.
- Median debt is lower at Furman: $23,250, against $26,000 at Bennington.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Bennington, VT
Greenville, SC
Setting
Town
Suburb
Students
867
2,505
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
45%
43%
Average SAT
1364
1371
ACT middle 50%
30–32
28–32
Graduation rate
71%
79%
First-year retention
82%
91%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$30,947
$30,308
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,480
$16,401
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,012
$17,290
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,336
$21,041
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$25,508
$27,736
Net price, over $110,000 income
$44,625
$39,310
Median debt
$26,000
$23,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$38,289
$68,635
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.