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Overview |
Bennett College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Willamette University | ||
| 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
- Willamette University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 181.2% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.2% higher at Willamette University than Bennett College for Women ($45,000.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Willamette University ($20,545 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 57.6% lower than costs at Willamette University ($9,100 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 84.7% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($27,700 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Bennett College for Women (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $37,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($268 vs. $382)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/