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Overview |
Bennett College | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #977 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bennett College | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bennett College | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Bennett College | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,124 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or USC Beaufort?
- Bennett College for Women is 54.7% more expensive to attend than USC Beaufort for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $10,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at USC Beaufort than Bennett College for Women ($21,390.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Beaufort than Bennett College ($16,113 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Beaufort are 4.3% lower than costs at Bennett College for Women ($8,722 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than University of South Carolina Beaufort (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 77.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Beaufort ($14,996 vs. $8,452)
Bennett College vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- USC Beaufort has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn on average $4,300 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,400)
- University of South Carolina Beaufort students graduate with a $12,526 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($24,474 vs. $37,000)
- USC Beaufort graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($253 vs. $382)
- More USC Beaufort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/