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Overview |
Bennett College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1180 | |||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $275 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Guilford College | ||
| 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
- Guilford College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,167 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 152.5% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.5% higher at Guilford College than Bennett College for Women ($40,400.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Guilford College ($20,545 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 41.8% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,100 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Guilford College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 106.2% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($30,922 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Guilford College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Bennett College for Women (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,400)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $10,365 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($26,635 vs. $37,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($275 vs. $382)
- More Guilford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/