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Overview |
Benedict College | CU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedict College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedict College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $224 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Benedict College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,840 students)
Benedict College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or CU?
- Cumberland University is 72.6% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at CU than Benedict College ($25,200.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than CU ($17,845 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 36.2% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($6,600 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 83.1% larger than aid received Benedict College ($22,145 vs. $12,093)
Benedict College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Benedict College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than CU (66.2%)
Benedict College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College or CU? 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 CU and Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Benedict College (34% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $25,000)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $21,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $42,898)
- CU graduates are paying $219 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($224 vs. $443)
- More CU 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/