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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Bennett College for Women | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 281.3% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 281.3% higher at Wake Forest than Bennett College for Women ($61,012.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Wake Forest ($20,545 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 83% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($9,100 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 261.6% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($54,233 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Bennett College .
- Bennett College has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Bennett College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Bennett College for Women (88% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $44,800 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $32,400)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $37,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($237 vs. $382)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/