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Overview |
Bennett College | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #83 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1233/1380 | |||
| 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 | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $196 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sewanee The University of the South is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 218% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218% higher at Sewanee than Bennett College for Women ($50,874.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Sewanee ($20,545 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 60.5% lower than costs at Sewanee The University of the South ($9,100 vs. $14,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Sewanee The University of the South (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 128.3% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($34,241 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Bennett College .
- Sewanee has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Bennett College for Women (86% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $17,400 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $32,400)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $37,000)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($196 vs. $382)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/