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Overview |
Bennett College | AAC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 195 | 259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,640 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,640 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,804 | $10,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $28,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,972 | $19,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 723 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 243 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 858/946 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (259 students vs. 195 students)
Bennett College vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 125.4% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.4% higher at AAC than Bennett College for Women ($37,500.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than AAC ($20,928 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 5.3% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($9,804 vs. $10,325)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 1.6% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($19,277 vs. $18,972)
Bennett College vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Bennett College has a higher acceptance rate (33.6%) than AAC (33.1%)
Bennett College vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or AAC? 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 AAC and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Bennett College for Women (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bennett College for Women earn on average $2,000 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- AAC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/