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Overview |
Bennett College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | |||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $246 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Carson-Newman 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 95.6% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than Bennett College for Women ($31,300.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Bennett College ($20,111 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 11% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,100 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 64.7% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($24,697 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Bennett College for Women (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,400)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $13,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $37,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($246 vs. $382)
- More Carson-Newman 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/