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Overview |
Bennett College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bennett College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | |||
| 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 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Upstate is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- Bennett College for Women is 42.8% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Bennett College for Women ($22,170.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Bennett College ($13,835 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 4.6% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Upstate ($9,100 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than University of South Carolina Upstate (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 24.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Upstate ($14,996 vs. $12,038)
Bennett College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Bennett College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (2.74) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 University of South Carolina-Upstate and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is the same as at University of South Carolina Upstate (39% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $6,900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $32,400)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $37,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($232 vs. $382)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/