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Overview |
Bennett College | WCU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bennett College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 465 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bennett College | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Bennett College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or WCU?
- Bennett College for Women is 1,500% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220% higher at Bennett College than Western Carolina University ($16,000.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Bennett College ($13,022 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 22.8% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,100 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 231.3% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($14,996 vs. $4,526)
Bennett College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Bennett College .
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Bennett College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or WCU? 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 WCU and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Bennett College for Women (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $32,400)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $14,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($22,010 vs. $37,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($227 vs. $382)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/