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Overview |
Bennett College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Bennett College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | - | ||
| Admitted | 465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennett College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or PennWest California?
- Bennett College for Women is 107.4% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Bennett College than PennWest California ($16,000.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 14.5% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,100 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than PennWest California (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($14,996 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
Bennett College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Bennett College for Women (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $10,100 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $32,400)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $37,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($258 vs. $382)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/