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Overview |
AU | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
AU | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 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 |
AU | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $443 |
Diversity |
AU | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 34% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,840 students)
AU vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Benedict College?
- Anderson University is 111.4% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.4% higher at AU than Benedict College ($30,860.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than AU ($17,845 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 70.2% lower than costs at Anderson University ($6,600 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 101.8% larger than aid received Benedict College ($24,409 vs. $12,093)
AU vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or AU .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Benedict College (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $25,000)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $16,036 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $42,898)
- AU graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($277 vs. $443)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/