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Overview |
Bennett College | RU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Bennett College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or RU?
- Bennett College for Women is 96.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at RU than Bennett College for Women ($20,246.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Bennett College ($17,105 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 16.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,100 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 54.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($14,996 vs. $9,733)
Bennett College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or RU? 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 RU and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Bennett College for Women (56% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $37,000)
- RU graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($237 vs. $382)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/