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Overview |
Bennett College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 195 | 2,230 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,640 | $30,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,640 | $30,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,804 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $24,042 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,972 | $33,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 723 | 6,299 | ||
| Admitted | 243 | 5,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 7.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 858/946 | |||
| 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 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 4% |
Students |
Bennett College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| 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
- Lenoir Rhyne University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,230 students vs. 195 students)
Bennett College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 80.3% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($30,000.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than Bennett College for Women ($30,000.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Lenoir-Rhyne University ($20,928 vs. $24,042)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 31.6% lower than costs at Lenoir Rhyne University ($9,804 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Lenoir Rhyne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 78.5% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($33,874 vs. $18,972)
Bennett College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Bennett College (33.6%)
Bennett College vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than Bennett College for Women (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $32,400)
- Lenoir Rhyne University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/