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F&M Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| Bennett College for Women | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | W&J | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bennett College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 210.1% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.1% higher at W&J than Bennett College for Women ($49,612.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than W&J ($20,545 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 48.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,100 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 159.8% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($38,963 vs. $14,996)
Bennett College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or W&J? 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 W&J and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Bennett College for Women (74% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $24,500 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $32,400)
- Washington & Jefferson College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- W&J graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/