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Overview |
Benedict College | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedict College | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Benedict College | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Benedict College | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | Maryville College | ||
| 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
- Benedict College is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,069 students)
Benedict College vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 152.6% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.6% higher at Maryville College than Benedict College ($36,880.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Maryville College ($17,845 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 91.2% lower than costs at Maryville College ($6,600 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 154.5% larger than aid received Benedict College ($30,782 vs. $12,093)
Benedict College vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Benedict College .
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Benedict College vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Benedict College (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $25,000)
- Maryville College students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Maryville College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/