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Overview |
Bennett College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Concord University?
- Bennett College for Women is 87.4% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Concord University than Bennett College for Women ($18,780.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Bennett College ($8,464 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 10.9% lower than costs at Concord University ($9,100 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 34.9% larger than aid received Concord University ($14,996 vs. $11,120)
Bennett College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Concord 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 Concord University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Concord University (39% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Concord University earn on average $700 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $32,400)
- Concord University students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $37,000)
- Concord University graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($201 vs. $382)
- More Concord University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/