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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Bennett College for Women | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | NCAT | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Bennett College | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennett College | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $299 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or NCAT?
- Bennett College for Women is 352% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at NCAT than Bennett College for Women ($17,050.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Bennett College ($9,189 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 0.9% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($9,100 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 48.7% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($14,996 vs. $10,082)
Bennett College vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Bennett College for Women (41% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $32,400)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $37,000)
- NCAT graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($299 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/