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Temple St. Joe's La Salle University| Bennett College for Women | Widener University Delaware Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bennett College | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Wilmington, DE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 168 | 653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bennett.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bennett College | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,000 | $13,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,000 | $13,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $11,034 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,545 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,996 | $6,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 17% |
Admission |
Bennett College | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,042 | - | ||
| Admitted | 465 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Bennett College | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bennett College | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $382 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bennett College | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
Bennett College | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | - | ||
Campus |
Bennett College | Widener University-Delaware Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Delaware Campus is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (653 students vs. 168 students)
Bennett College vs. Widener University-Delaware Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bennett College or Widener University-Delaware Campus?
- Bennett College for Women is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Widener University-Delaware Campus for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Bennett College than Widener University Delaware Campus ($16,000.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Delaware Campus than Bennett College ($17,721 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 21.3% lower than costs at Widener University Delaware Campus ($9,100 vs. $11,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Widener University Delaware Campus (100% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 125.7% larger than aid received Widener University Delaware Campus ($14,996 vs. $6,645)
Which college is harder to get into, Bennett College or Widener University-Delaware Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Delaware Campus or Bennett College .
Bennett College vs. Widener University-Delaware Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bennett College or Widener University-Delaware Campus? 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 Widener University-Delaware Campus and Bennett College.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Delaware Campus is higher than Bennett College for Women (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Widener University Delaware Campus earn on average $27,100 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $32,400)
- Widener University Delaware Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- Widener University-Delaware Campus graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More Widener University-Delaware Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/