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Peace College AU Wingate University Ferrum College ECU| Bennett College for Women | North Carolina Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Bennett College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | |||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 11% |
Students |
Bennett College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 112.2% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Bennett College for Women ($33,952.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Bennett College ($18,701 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 34.8% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,100 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 89.3% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($28,392 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Wesleyan College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (39% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,400)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $14,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $37,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($234 vs. $382)
- More North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/