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Overview |
Bennett College | Allen University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $383 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Allen University | ||
| 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
- Allen University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Allen University?
- Bennett College for Women is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Bennett College than Allen University ($16,000.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Bennett College ($13,774 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 6% lower than costs at Bennett College for Women ($8,584 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 33.1% larger than aid received Allen University ($14,996 vs. $11,268)
Bennett College vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Bennett College .
- Bennett College has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Bennett College vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Allen University? 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 Allen University and Bennett College.
- Graduates from Bennett College for Women earn on average $8,100 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $24,300)
- Bennett College for Women students graduate with a $119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($37,000 vs. $37,119)
- Bennett College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($382 vs. $383)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/