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Overview |
Alma College | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $382 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Alma College | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 168 students)
Alma College vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Bennett College?
- Alma College is 183.4% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.4% higher at Alma College than Bennett College for Women ($45,346.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Alma College ($20,545 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 38.7% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,100 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Bennett College for Women (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 131.6% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($34,736 vs. $14,996)
Alma College vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Alma College vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College or Bennett College? 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 Bennett College and Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Bennett College for Women (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $32,400)
- Alma College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Alma College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/