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FLC JCSU Mount Olive College Brevard College Castleton State College| Bennett College for Women | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 18% |
Students |
Bennett College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Lees-McRae 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
- Lees McRae College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (855 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 65.6% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.6% higher at Lees-McRae College than Bennett College for Women ($26,490.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Lees-McRae College ($20,545 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 34.1% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,100 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 21.4% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($18,205 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Bennett College .
- Lees-McRae College has a higher acceptance rate (61.3%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Lees McRae College (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $32,400)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $37,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($206 vs. $382)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/