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Overview |
Bennett College | AU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 |
Bennett College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or AU?
- Anderson University is 92.9% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.9% higher at AU than Bennett College for Women ($30,860.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than AU ($20,545 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 23.4% lower than costs at Anderson University ($9,100 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 62.8% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($24,409 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (45.4%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or AU? 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 AU and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Bennett College for Women (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $32,400)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $10,138 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $37,000)
- AU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($277 vs. $382)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/