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Overview |
Bennett College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $348 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Virginia Union 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Virginia Union University?
- Bennett College for Women is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Bennett College than Virginia Union University ($16,000.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Virginia Union University ($20,545 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 2% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($9,100 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 74.4% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($14,996 vs. $8,597)
Bennett College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman Bennett College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (2.74) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Virginia Union University (39% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Virginia Union University earn on average $900 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($33,300 vs. $32,400)
- Virginia Union University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($33,750 vs. $37,000)
- Virginia Union University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($348 vs. $382)
- More Bennett College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/