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Curry College Drew University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Ramapo College of New Jersey Saint Xavier University| Fisher College | Bennett College for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $382 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 30% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 11% |
Students |
Fisher College | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fisher College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 168 students)
Fisher College vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Bennett College?
- Fisher College is 107.2% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($33,150.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.2% higher at Fisher College than Bennett College for Women ($33,150.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than Fisher College ($20,545 vs. $26,257)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 90.5% lower than costs at Fisher College ($9,100 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Fisher College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 69.4% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($25,406 vs. $14,996)
Fisher College vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Bennett College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (2.74) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Fisher College vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or Bennett College? 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 Bennett College and Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Bennett College for Women (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Fisher College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $32,400)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $17,813 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($19,187 vs. $37,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $184 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($198 vs. $382)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/