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Overview |
Bennett College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Bennett College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Fairmont State ?
- Bennett College for Women is 165.7% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Bennett College than Fairmont State University ($16,000.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Bennett College ($10,794 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 10.1% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($9,100 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 129.1% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($14,996 vs. $6,547)
Bennett College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Fairmont State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $32,400)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $37,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($227 vs. $382)
- More Fairmont State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/