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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU NCAT UALR ECU UNCG UAPB University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bowie State University| Bennett College for Women | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $229 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Bennett College | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Fayetteville State University?
- Bennett College for Women is 1,500% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220% higher at Bennett College than Fayetteville State University ($16,000.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Bennett College ($6,355 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 3.7% lower than costs at Fayetteville State University ($9,100 vs. $9,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 49.2% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($14,996 vs. $10,050)
Bennett College vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Fayetteville State University (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fayetteville State University earn on average $100 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($32,500 vs. $32,400)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $14,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($22,161 vs. $37,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($229 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/