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Overview |
Bennett College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 197.8% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.8% higher at Saint Michael's College than Bennett College for Women ($47,640.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Saint Michael's College ($20,545 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 64.8% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($9,100 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 147.8% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($37,162 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Bennett College for Women (82% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $32,400)
- Saint Michael's College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($28,000 vs. $37,000)
- Saint Michael's College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($289 vs. $382)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/