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Overview |
Bennett College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 195 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,640 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,640 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,804 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,972 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Bennett College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 723 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 243 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 858/946 | 890/1125 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $254 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 12% |
Students |
Bennett College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,348 students vs. 195 students)
Bennett College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or West Liberty University?
- Bennett College for Women is 90.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($16,640.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at West Liberty University than Bennett College for Women ($17,100.00 vs. $16,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Bennett College ($14,203 vs. $20,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 9.1% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,804 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than West Liberty University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 189.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($18,972 vs. $6,547)
Bennett College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Bennett College (33.6%)
Bennett College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Bennett College for Women (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,400)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $12,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $37,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($254 vs. $382)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/