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Overview |
Salisbury | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 168 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $382 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Salisbury | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 168 students)
Salisbury vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Bennett College?
- Bennett College for Women is 111.8% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Salisbury than Bennett College for Women ($18,032.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Bennett College ($19,756 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 42.7% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($9,100 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 116.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($14,996 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
Salisbury vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Bennett College for Women (67% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $32,400)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $16,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $37,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $174 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($208 vs. $382)
- More Salisbury 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/