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Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Bennett College for Women | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | LRC | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Bennett College | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennett College | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Bennett College | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Roche College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,068 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or LRC?
- La Roche College is 95.8% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at LRC than Bennett College for Women ($31,334.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than LRC ($20,545 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 41.6% lower than costs at La Roche College ($9,100 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than La Roche College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 39.7% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($20,948 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman LRC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or LRC? 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 LRC and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Bennett College for Women (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $32,400)
- La Roche College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $37,000)
- LRC graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($268 vs. $382)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/