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Ohio University University of Rio Grande Wright State Central State University| Bennett College for Women | Shawnee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | - | ||
| Admitted | 465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Bennett College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bennett College | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Shawnee State University?
- Bennett College for Women is 71.3% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Bennett College than Shawnee State University ($16,000.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Bennett College ($13,313 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 27.3% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,100 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 94.3% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($14,996 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
Bennett College vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Shawnee State 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 Shawnee State University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Shawnee State University (39% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $32,400)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $13,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $37,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($245 vs. $382)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/