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Overview |
Bennett College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bennett College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alderson Broaddus College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 95% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at Alderson Broaddus College than Bennett College for Women ($31,200.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Bennett College ($19,499 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 11.8% lower than costs at Alderson Broaddus College ($9,100 vs. $10,170)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 64.4% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($24,656 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Alderson Broaddus College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Alderson Broaddus College has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Alderson Broaddus College is higher than Bennett College for Women (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,400)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $37,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($268 vs. $382)
- More Alderson Broaddus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/