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Overview |
Bennett College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Bennett College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
Bennett College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or WVSU?
- Bennett College for Women is 97% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Bennett College than West Virginia State University ($16,000.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Bennett College ($11,684 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 34.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,100 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 58.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($14,996 vs. $9,482)
Bennett College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than West Virginia State University (39% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $300 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $32,400)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $37,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($240 vs. $382)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/