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Overview |
Alabama State | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $443 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,840 students)
Alabama State vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 75.3% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($14,600.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Alabama State than Benedict College ($16,656.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Benedict College ($13,176 vs. $17,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Benedict College ($6,050 vs. $6,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alabama State University than Benedict College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedict College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($12,093 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Alabama State .
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Alabama State vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Alabama State is the same as at Benedict College (26% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Alabama State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($29,500 vs. $25,000)
- Alabama State University students graduate with a $10,807 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($32,091 vs. $42,898)
- Alabama State graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($331 vs. $443)
- More Alabama State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/