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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Benedictine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine College is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (2,362 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Benedictine College?
- Agnes Scott College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Agnes Scott College than Benedictine College ($45,456.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Benedictine College ($24,305 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 15.5% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($11,580 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Benedictine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 63.9% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($34,267 vs. $20,907)
Agnes Scott College vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Benedictine College (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Benedictine College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,600)
- Benedictine College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/