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Overview |
Bennett College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Bennett College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 240.2% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.2% higher at Susquahanna than Bennett College for Women ($54,440.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Susquahanna ($20,545 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 64.4% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,100 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 172.8% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($40,914 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Bennett College for Women (77% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $24,600 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $32,400)
- Susquehanna University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Susquahanna graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Susquahanna 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/