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Shaw University Wesleyan University ECU| Bennett College for Women | Chowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $363 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Chowan 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
- Chowan University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (886 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Chowan University than Bennett College for Women ($25,880.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Bennett College ($17,334 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 6% lower than costs at Chowan University ($9,100 vs. $9,650)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($20,580 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Chowan University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (2.89) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Chowan University (39% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Chowan University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $32,400)
- Chowan University students graduate with a $1,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($35,150 vs. $37,000)
- Chowan University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($363 vs. $382)
- More Chowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/