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Seton Hill University Ithaca College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Elmira College | Bennett College for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | |||
| 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 |
EC | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $382 |
Diversity |
EC | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
EC | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 70% | ||
Campus |
EC | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmira College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 168 students)
EC vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Bennett College?
- Elmira College is 120.4% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at EC than Bennett College for Women ($35,270.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than EC ($20,545 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 47.1% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,100 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Bennett College for Women (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 80.7% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($27,091 vs. $14,996)
EC vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or EC .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
EC vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or Bennett College? 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 Bennett College and EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Bennett College for Women (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,400)
- Elmira College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- EC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/