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EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg College of Mount Saint Vincent Chatham Mercyhurst College Duquesne University Saint Vincent College| Bennett College for Women | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennett College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Seton Hill University | ||
| 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 148% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148% higher at Seton Hill University than Bennett College for Women ($39,674.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Seton Hill University ($20,545 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 46.7% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($9,100 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 88.9% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($28,325 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Seton Hill University? 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 Seton Hill University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Bennett College for Women (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,400)
- Seton Hill University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Seton Hill University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/