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Overview |
AAMU | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
AAMU | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $443 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 34% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 1,840 students)
AAMU vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at AAMU than Benedict College ($17,220.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Benedict College ($14,600 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 44.2% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($6,600 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Alabama A & M University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($12,093 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or AAMU .
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
AAMU vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Benedict 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 Benedict College and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Benedict College (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Alabama A & M University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $25,000)
- Alabama A & M University students graduate with a $7,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($35,000 vs. $42,898)
- AAMU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($361 vs. $443)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/