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Overview |
Bennett College | VSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Bennett College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $305 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bennett College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or VSU?
- Bennett College for Women is 188.8% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at VSU than Bennett College for Women ($16,542.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Bennett College ($15,773 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 26.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($9,100 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 30.4% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($14,996 vs. $11,498)
Bennett College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or VSU? 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 VSU and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Bennett College for Women (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,400)
- Virginia State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($29,500 vs. $37,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($305 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/