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Overview |
Bennett College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bennett College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 286% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 286% higher at Gettysburg College than Bennett College for Women ($61,760.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Gettysburg College ($20,545 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 64.1% lower than costs at Gettysburg College ($9,100 vs. $14,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 188.3% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($43,239 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Bennett College .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Bennett College for Women (85% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $28,500 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $32,400)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $37,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($227 vs. $382)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/