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Overview |
Paine College | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $382 |
Diversity |
Paine College | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Paine College | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Paine College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (310 students vs. 168 students)
Paine College vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or Bennett College?
- Bennett College for Women is 25.9% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Bennett College than Paine College ($16,000.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than Bennett College ($15,877 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 21.1% lower than costs at Bennett College for Women ($7,512 vs. $9,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as Bennett College for Women (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 27.6% larger than aid received Paine College ($14,996 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman Paine College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Paine College has a higher acceptance rate (51.5%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Paine College vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Paine College (39% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bennett College for Women earn on average $4,000 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $28,400)
- Paine College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($35,750 vs. $37,000)
- Paine College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($369 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/