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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Bennett College for Women | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 195 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,640 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,640 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,804 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,972 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bennett College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 723 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 243 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 858/946 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $331 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
Bennett College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 195 students)
Bennett College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at JCSU than Bennett College for Women ($18,450.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Bennett College ($19,326 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 8.8% lower than costs at Bennett College for Women ($9,014 vs. $9,804)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 27.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($18,972 vs. $14,883)
Bennett College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Bennett College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (2.74) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- JCSU has a higher acceptance rate (42.9%) than Bennett College (33.6%)
Bennett College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bennett College for Women earn on average $2,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($32,050 vs. $37,000)
- JCSU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($331 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/