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University of Lynchburg Randolph-Macon RU Sweet Briar College Liberty University VCU| Bennett College for Women | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Randolph | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bennett College | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Randolph College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (553 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 70.4% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Randolph than Bennett College for Women ($27,270.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Randolph ($20,545 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 25.6% lower than costs at Randolph College ($9,100 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 31.3% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($19,688 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Bennett College for Women (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $32,400)
- Randolph College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Randolph graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/