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Overview |
Bennett College | MBC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | - | ||
| Admitted | 465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bennett College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Bennett College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 97.6% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at MBC than Bennett College for Women ($31,611.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Bennett College ($18,746 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 13.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,100 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 62.6% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($24,389 vs. $14,996)
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
Bennett College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or MBC? 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 MBC and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Bennett College for Women (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $32,400)
- Mary Baldwin College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- MBC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More MBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/