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Clemson GWU AU Limestone University Coker Trinity College of Florida Newberry College Lander University Mars Hill University| Bennett College for Women | Erskine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1150 | |||
| 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 | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 13% |
Students |
Bennett College | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Erskine College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 115.2% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at Erskine College than Bennett College for Women ($34,435.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Erskine College ($20,545 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 36.8% lower than costs at Erskine College ($9,100 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($16,834 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Erskine College has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Bennett College for Women (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,400)
- Erskine College students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($26,750 vs. $37,000)
- Erskine College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($276 vs. $382)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/