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Overview |
Benedict College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 1,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | #991 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $26,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $26,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $19,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $24,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedict College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 3,196 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 2,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | 928/1103 | ||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Benedict College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | Newberry 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,312 students)
Benedict College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 80.5% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($26,350.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Newberry College than Benedict College ($26,350.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Newberry College ($17,845 vs. $19,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 81.8% lower than costs at Newberry College ($6,600 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 99.4% larger than aid received Benedict College ($24,108 vs. $12,093)
Benedict College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Benedict College .
- Newberry College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Benedict College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict College or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Benedict College.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Benedict College (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Newberry College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $25,000)
- Newberry College students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Newberry College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Newberry College 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/