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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $443 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or Benedict College?
- Alaska Pacific University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($20,350.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Alaska Pacific University than Benedict College ($20,350.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Alaska Pacific University ($17,845 vs. $22,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 25.8% lower than costs at Alaska Pacific University ($6,600 vs. $8,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alaska Pacific University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Benedict College ($12,549 vs. $12,093)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Alaska Pacific University .
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific University 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 Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Alaska Pacific University is higher than Benedict College (46% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Alaska Pacific University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $25,000)
- Alaska Pacific University students graduate with a $19,648 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $42,898)
- Alaska Pacific University graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($240 vs. $443)
- More Alaska Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/