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Overview |
Bennett College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $443 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Benedict College?
- Bennett College for Women is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Bennett College than Benedict College ($16,000.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Bennett College ($17,845 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 37.9% lower than costs at Bennett College for Women ($6,600 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 24% larger than aid received Benedict College ($14,996 vs. $12,093)
Bennett College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Bennett College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Benedict College (39% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Bennett College for Women earn on average $7,400 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bennett College for Women students graduate with a $5,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($37,000 vs. $42,898)
- Bennett College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($382 vs. $443)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/