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Overview |
Bennett College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bennett College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennett College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Bennett College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Bennett College for Women is 103.9% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Bennett College for Women ($19,584.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Bennett College ($9,529 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 28.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,100 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 69.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($14,996 vs. $8,830)
Bennett College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (39% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $18,200 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,400)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $12,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $37,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($248 vs. $382)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/