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Overview |
Bennett College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $217 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 279.9% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.9% higher at Dickinson College than Bennett College for Women ($60,776.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Dickinson College ($20,545 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 75.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($9,100 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 163.8% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($39,554 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Bennett College .
- Bennett College has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Bennett College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Bennett College for Women (84% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $29,600 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $32,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $37,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($217 vs. $382)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/