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Cleveland State Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus| Bennett College for Women | Kent State University at Salem | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | - | ||
| Admitted | 465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $267 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Salem is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,315 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Kent State University at Salem?
- Bennett College for Women is 129.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Kent State University at Salem than Bennett College for Women ($16,068.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Bennett College ($10,324 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 2.5% lower than costs at Bennett College for Women ($8,882 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 189.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($14,996 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Kent State University at Salem students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
Bennett College vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Kent State University at Salem (39% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Salem earn on average $7,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,400)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $11,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $37,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($267 vs. $382)
- More Kent State University at Salem graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/