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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| Bennett College for Women | East Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | ECU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
Bennett College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bennett College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $256 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or ECU?
- Bennett College for Women is 259.4% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at ECU than Bennett College for Women ($20,729.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Bennett College ($14,410 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 18.9% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($9,100 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than East Carolina University (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 66.3% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($14,996 vs. $9,020)
Bennett College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or ECU? 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 ECU and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Bennett College for Women (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $32,400)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $12,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($24,788 vs. $37,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($256 vs. $382)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/