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Overview |
Bennett College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Bennett College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bennett College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | ECSU | ||
| 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or ECSU?
- Bennett College for Women is 1,500% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220% higher at Bennett College than Elizabeth City State University ($16,000.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Bennett College ($4,120 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 4.3% lower than costs at Bennett College for Women ($8,727 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 68.9% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($14,996 vs. $8,877)
Bennett College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Bennett College for Women (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bennett College for Women earn on average $1,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($26,125 vs. $37,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($270 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/