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Overview |
Bennett College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Misericordia 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 113.1% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Misericordia University than Bennett College for Women ($34,100.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Misericordia University ($20,545 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 62.4% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($9,100 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 53.4% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($23,008 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Bennett College for Women (64% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $32,400)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/