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Overview |
Bennett College | WSSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Bennett College | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bennett College | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $265 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or WSSU?
- Bennett College for Women is 370.4% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Bennett College than Winston Salem State University ($16,000.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Bennett College ($14,097 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 23.3% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,100 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 79.6% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($14,996 vs. $8,350)
Bennett College vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman WSSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Bennett College for Women (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Winston Salem State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $32,400)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $11,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($25,663 vs. $37,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($265 vs. $382)
- More WSSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/