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Guilford College AU Dominican College RU Virginia University of Lynchburg North Carolina Wesleyan College Longwood University| Bennett College for Women | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Ferrum College | ||
| 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
- Ferrum College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 133.8% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.8% higher at Ferrum College than Bennett College for Women ($37,400.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Ferrum College ($20,545 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 45.4% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($9,100 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Ferrum College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 77.2% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($26,580 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Ferrum College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Ferrum College (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Ferrum College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,400)
- Ferrum College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $37,000)
- Ferrum College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($289 vs. $382)
- More Ferrum College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/