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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Anna Maria College | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $443 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | 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 Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Benedict College?
- Anna Maria College is 163.1% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($38,410.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.1% higher at Anna Maria College than Benedict College ($38,410.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Anna Maria College ($17,845 vs. $23,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 152.1% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($6,600 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 177% larger than aid received Benedict College ($33,503 vs. $12,093)
Anna Maria College vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Anna Maria College .
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Anna Maria College vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College 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 Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Anna Maria College is higher than Benedict College (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $25,000)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $17,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $42,898)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $185 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($258 vs. $443)
- More Anna Maria College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/